COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Viognier
PRODUCER
Famille Quiot
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château du Trignon Viognier 2023 is a single-varietal white wine from the Côtes du Rhône appellation, produced by Famille Quiot. The Quiot family, with winemaking roots in the Rhône dating back to 1748, acquired Château du Trignon in 2006. This wine is crafted to highlight the distinct characteristics of the Viognier grape, grown in the Southern Rhône's diverse terroirs, including Plan de Dieu and Violès. The 2023 vintage is described as fresh and vivid.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Viognier grapes are harvested early in the morning to preserve their freshness.
Fact 02
The wine is fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel vats.
Fact 03
James Suckling awarded the 2023 vintage a score of 90/100.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château du Trignon Viognier begins with pneumatic pressing of the grapes, followed by settling. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats under controlled temperatures (15-17°C) and without malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in stainless steel vats. The grapes are harvested in the early morning to maintain freshness.
