2019 Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc, Domaine Gayda

Domaine Gayda Viognier Pays d’Oc 2019 … could be Viognier’s calling card. “It’s a blend of different vineyards and different levels of ripeness,” says Vincent Chansault, its creator, explaining its complexity.

There’s beguiling orange blossom on the nose leading into ripe apricot, squidgy peach and mango, beautifully balanced by juicy lemon acidity.

Viognier is very versatile for food pairing, but I love with it a bit of spice, most especially something creamy like satay chicken or a korma.