2023 Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc, Domaine Gayda
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£12.65
(£11.25 per bottle)
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Winemaker:Domaine Gayda
Domaine Gayda’s Viognier vines lie high in the Languedoc hills, giving a style of white that is fresher and has more vivacity than one might expect from this sun-drenched sector of southern France. We discovered this wine 14 vintages ago, having fallen for its purity of fruit and liveliness; this 2023 is brilliant, once again. Pale lemon-gold colour, aromas are cleanly scented, recalling fresh apricots. Palate is light and delicately floral, having excellent concentration of stone fruit flavours. Acidity is racy, the finish being balanced and bright.
“The 2023 Domaine Gayda ‘Sphere’ Viognier is a charmer from an eye-catching estate in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Owners Tim Ford and Anthony Record and winemaker Vincent Chansault have turned Gayda into a special place where you can taste, dine and stay, and their wines are always worth a punt. Their Viognier is just so peachy, apricotty and toasty with just enough acidity for freshness. I love it and its price.” Johnny Ray, Spectator Wine Club, July 2024.
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Wine Name | Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc, Domaine Gayda |
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| Product Code | JQ0723WA |
| Customs Status | Duty Paid |
| Tax Status | Inc Tax |
Winemaker
Domaine Gayda
Domaine Gayda is situated in the Languedoc village of Brugairolles, lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees, 25km south-west of Carcassonne. The domaine was orginally built in the mid 18th century as a staging post for travellers. In 2004 friends Tim Ford and Anthony Record purchased the buildings and the surrounding fields, seeing their potential for the growth of high quality vines and wine production. Joined by winemaker Vincent Chansault, they built the winery and restaurant, and converted the farm buildings into luxury accomodation. Whilst the vineyards are firmly rooted in tradition, with organic vineyard management used increasingly across the domaine, the winery is all about innovation. Gayda produces pure, vital wines; key to their beauty is their natural freshness, thanks to vine altitude and captured by astute winemaking.