PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ VIOGNIER 2023

Made from 100% Viognier grapes, grown from 20-year-old vines. This cuvee has been made from a drastic selection between the Mediterranean sea and the foothills of the French Alps and the Massif Central area. In these spots, the Viognier grape is very expressive in a fresh, balanced and charming style.

This is a pleasantly quaffable Viognier, with restrained apricot and melon aromas and flavours. It’s medium bodied, without much texture, but a clean, refreshing finish.

91/100 Julie Sheppard, Decanter, May 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"From established Rhône producer Jaboulet, this is super value for money. Aromatic and peachy, it offers plenty of varietal typicity, with delicate stone fruit and floral aromas. Good depth of attractively spiced stone fruit on the palate is balanced by brisk acidity for a fresh, crisp finish. A great match for aroomatic curries."

Reviews for previous vintages below…

93/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, September 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"Ripe, attractive Viognier with classic apricot and wildflower flavours supported by subtle citrus characters. Appealing wine that is dry without being austere and has weight without being at all clumsy. Excellent value at this price." 

92/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, December 2022 (2021 Vintage)
"This is immediately appealing on the nose with ripe apricot, rockmelon, rich floral and subtle spice aromas. The palate delivers ripe fruit flavours with silky texture and bright acidity, leading to a lengthy succulent finish. Varietally expressive with soothing mouthfeel. At its best: now to 2025."