Jean-Michel Gérin : La Champine Viognier 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for La Champine Viognier 2024 by Jean-Michel Gérin

Tasting

Colour
Born of carefully controlled yields, the colour of this white wine from France stands out for its beautiful depth.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with elegant floral notes, blending white flowers with subtle touches of citrus. It then reveals impressive intensity, dominated by aromas of yellow and stone fruit such as peach and apricot.

Palate
Generous and endowed with lovely density, the palate offers a round texture without any heaviness. Apricot flavours are perfectly balanced by a freshness preserved through a distinctly present acidity. The long, lingering finish unfolds with fruity notes and a delicate mineral and saline imprint.

Food and Wine Pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully with seafood, oysters or fish delicately prepared with herbs or cream. It will also elevate poultry dishes in a creamy sauce, as well as fragrant Asian recipes.

Serving and Cellaring

To fully enjoy La Champine Viognier 2024, we recommend serving it at a temperature of 12°C. This cuvée can be enjoyed now and will continue to develop optimally until around 2027.

The Pure Expression of Viognier by Jean-Michel Gerin

The Estate

Since 1983, Jean-Michel Gerin has been an emblematic figure who has played a pioneering role in the region's qualitative renewal. Today, Jean-Michel Gérin still runs the family estate, actively assisted by his sons Michaël and Alexis. Committed to an environmentally respectful approach, with an organic conversion begun in 2020, the estate distinguishes itself through its determination to convey the unique identity of its terroirs.

The Vineyard

Classified under the Vin de France appellation, this cuvée comes from young Viognier vines aged between five and fifteen years. These plots are located on granitic terroirs at the top of the slopes, in the northern part of the region. The vineyard is cultivated according to the principles of organic farming, with yields strictly limited to forty hectolitres per hectare to promote aromatic concentration. The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand.

Vinification and Ageing

After a meticulous manual harvest, the berries destined for La Champine Viognier 2024 are sorted and then destemmed to avoid any bitterness. Fermentation starts naturally through the action of indigenous yeast strains, thus favouring an authentic expression of the terroir. The wine is then aged entirely in stainless steel tanks for eight months, a method chosen to preserve aromatic freshness and the purity of the fruit.

Grape Variety

This wine is made exclusively from Viognier (100%).