Luc Cholot Viognier Réserve White
Summum Wines -
White,
Viognier 100 %
history
The Summum wines are the fruit of a meeting and a mutual passion of two men for a job, as fascinating as difficult, the mix of wisdom and youth, the success of the transmission of knowledge from a generation to another and the continuity of a know-how.For more than 20 years, Luc Pirlet has been a famous winemaker in Languedoc. 60 years old, pleased of what he has done in his professional life, eager to spend more time with his family, Luc has tried to convey his experience and his passion for the business.After having worked few years in marketing, Christopher Cholot, nick named "Cholot" decided to go back to his farming roots and to become a winemaker. When he met Luc in 2013, it was a good match between these two men, soil-lovers, Epicurien spirits and looking for new challenges. After 2 years working side by side, Vintage 2015 was the first Vintage of Summum Wines.
Vineyard
Between the villages of Carcassonne and Limoux, near the Pyrenean mountains, not far from the Spanish border. Different plots of soils made up of sandstone, schist and chalk and clay. Planted on the coldest part of the vineyard at an altitude of 1200 feet. Vines : 8 acres- 30 years old - Yield : 2.7 T per ha.
Winemaking
Harvested early in the morning to avoid oxidation and the use of sulphites, the grapes are pressed immediately and vinified at low temperature (64°F). A very small part is aged in barrels (20%) and the rest in stainless-steel vats to enhance the fruitiness.
Tasting notes
An excellent balance of softness and acidity on the palate. A delicate, fresh and concentrated white wine.
Food pairing
Excellent on its own, it can also be drunk with crustaceans, shellfish and white grilled fish.
Aging potential
2 years
Grape varieties
Viognier 100 %
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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