2022 Viognier, IGP Pays d’Oc, Domaine Gayda
£12.65
(£11.25 per bottle)
Save 11% on a case of 6 bottles
444 in stock
Description
Domaine Gayda’s location high in the hills on the western edge of the Languedoc gives a style of Viognier that is fresher and has more vivacity than one might expect from this sun-drenched sector of southern France. We discovered this wine 13 vintages ago: with this 2022, the domaine has launched a new label for their single varietal range (`The Gayda-Sphère”), which draws attention to the traditional yet innovative approach that is so key to their style. Pale lemon-gold colour, this 2022 has pure, scented aromas of peach and fresh apricot. Palate is light, perfumed and intense. Acidity is racy, the finish being beautifully balanced and bright.
Brand
Brand
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.