Xavier Gerard "Le Replat" Viognier Chenin Blanc Made from the Trebbiano clone

Made from the Trebbiano clone called "Trebbiano Spoletino" which is trained so that the fruit hangs high above the ground

is based on some of the natural substances found in the artichokes

An easy-drinking Chianti laden with black fruit and earthy characteristics

and orange peel linger on the finish

Xavier Gerard "Le Replat" Viognier Chenin Blanc Made from the Trebbiano cloneThis "baby Condrieu" is a perfect example everything we love about good Viognier. A rich, ripe wine full of lush peach and apricots notes in a rich, creamy texture. Gerard blocks malolactic fermentation here, which results in just enough acidity to keep things reasonably fresh on the palate.