Domaine G&J Bott First Flight Viognier Vin de France 2022
Domaine G&J Bott First Flight Viognier Vin de France 2022
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91 pts Wine Spectator
Exuberant and racy, with lemon oil and fresh apricot. Supervivid on the midpalate, thanks to chalky mineral energy and a firm beam of acidity. Weighty and dense too, with a finish that shows impressive length, revealing flint and smoke accents at the end.
90 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Entirely crafted from Viognier, the 2022 First Flight Blanc exudes aromas of almonds, spring blossoms, spices and ripe peach. Moderately weighted, enrobing and round, it's perfectly balanced with bright acids for a Viognier and has a long, fresh finish. Pressed with whole bunches, it was vinified in barrels, which enhanced beautiful dry extracts. Keep it for 3-4 years.
fine yellow robe; there is slight reduction, so a “high” note on the nose that has an air of stewed white fruits, pear and apricot in the picture. The palate offers an assured level of gras with a firm close, is table wine and rather undeclared, definitely needs decanting. The length is sound, and it has content that holds. From spring 2024 – it will be better with more time. 12.5% abv
100% Viognier (planted 2010-15) from loose granite soils on plateau above Condrieu & Ampuis, crop harvested early to preserve acidity, 50% from own or rented vineyards, whole bunch pressing, tank fermented at 18°C, then into 65% 2-3 year 400-litre oak casks, 35% steel vat, max temperature 19°C, raised 9 months, malo blocked
Our Tasting Notes: Floral, fresh for Viognier, some lime, medium body, long, elegant finish
