2023 Domaine Dusseau Reserve Barrel Aged Viognier

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Description

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When it comes to Value for Money, Domaine Dusseau is hard to beat. The Reserve series in particular (Barrel Aged) produces great wines for a very reasonable price. Domaine Dusseau, located in the south of France, has vineyards spread over various areas in the Pays D'Oc, each with their own climate. The majority of the grapes are intended for bulk wines, but a limited portion, and the best fruit, is intended for our own bottling where quality is the starting point.

Due to the large area of its own vineyards, Domaine Dusseau has the opportunity to always select the best grapes from the best plots for the wines under its own label.

The vineyards of Domaine Dusseau around Limoux are located in three climatically distinct regions:
- West of Limoux the 'Terroir Océanique' with wines where the acids dominate.
- To the northeast the 'Terroir Méditerranéen' with full wines.
- To the south the 'Terroir Haute Vallée where the wines clearly have more minerality.

This variation of terroirs makes it possible to strive for consistent quality by adjusting the ratio in each blend to the characteristics of the harvest year. In cool years the percentage of 'Méditerranéen' can be increased and in warm years more freshness can be brought into the wine by increasing the proportion of 'Océanique'.

The grapes for the Dusseau Reserve Barrel Aged Viognier are pressed in a pneumatic press after picking, the vinification takes place in steel vats under full temperature control and contact with the skins. This Réserve Viognier is aged in French oak for 6 months. This Reserve viognier has a beautiful bright straw yellow color. Rich and ripe with notes of pear, apricot and peach on the nose. In the mouth the wine has a balanced texture mixed with a fresh fleshiness and a long aftertaste with fine wood notes.

Specifications

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Packing information Box
Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Languedoc-Rousillon
Winery Domaine Dusseau
Grape Viognier
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2023
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2028
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion Tier Price
Tasting Profiles Aromatisch, Bloemig, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rijk, Rond, Steenfruit, Vol, Wit fruit
Drink moments Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras

Wijnhuis

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Located in the south of France, Domaine Dusseau covers more than 2,700 hectares, spread over different areas, each with its own climate. The majority of the grapes are intended for bulk wines, the harvest of 700 hectares is intended for own bottling where quality is the starting point. On an annual basis, about 5 million bottles are produced that are distributed through the traditional wine trade.

Due to the large area of its own surface, Domaine Dusseau has the opportunity to select the best grapes from the best wines for the wines under its own label. In addition, even in years of minor doubts, demand can still be met.

The following from Domaine Dusseau around Limoux lie in three climatically distinct regions:

- West of Limoux the 'Terroir Océanique' with wines where the acids dominate.
- Northeast the 'Terroir Méditerranéen' with full-bodied wines.
- To the south the 'Terroir Haute Vallée' where the wines clearly have more minerality.

Due to this variation of terroirs, a constant quality can be pursued by adjusting the proportion in each blend to the specificity of the harvest year. In fresh years the percentage of 'Méditerranéen' can be praised and in warm years more freshness can be brought to the wine by increasing the proportion of 'Océanique'.

The yield of the grapes is between 45 and 55 hectoliters per hectare. The grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press, vinification takes place in old vats under full temperature control. The wines with screw cap are aged in small tanks, the Réserve wines go on French oak, of which 6 months on 1/3 new oak. These wines are always closed with a cork.

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