FIRST FLIGHT
2018 Viognier Domaine G&J Bott
| Grapes | Viognier |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | France, Rhône |
| District | Northern Rhône |
| ABV | 13.5% |
This bright, pure Viognier comes from plots high up above Ampuis. It has a freshness to it that is hard to resist. Clearly Viognier, but miles from the heavy, fat Peachy style which is all too common here. This is nicely aromatic but more in the feel of Malvasia. Early picking and sensitive work in the cellar is the key - and it unlocks this juicy white that you can enjoy on its own or happily with food too. Grilled chicken or mild curries - gently spiced noodles too would be great partners. L&S (May 2020)
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After years working for other wineries, First Flight refers to Kiwi Graeme and his French wife Julie’s very own winemaking odyssey taking off in France. From the spiritual home of the Viognier grape, in the Northern Rhône, this is a pristine example with extraordinary elegance and amazing precisionMatthew Jukes, The Daily Mail (Jan 2021)
Not very obviously Viognier on the nose – and certainly not opulent. Until the very end of the palate. With just a little savour and definite bitterness. Interesting! Drinking range: 2020 - 2022 Rating: 16 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Oct 2020)
Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
A love story and a bit of good fortune; a love of the Syrah grape that led Graeme to the Rhone and the love of his life Julie, who came together whilst working at the prestigious cellars of Stephane Ogier. Theirs is a back story of adventure and spirit and one of serendipity too.
Our relationship with the pair stretches back some 8 years or so, when we often stopped and shared a beer after the Marché aux vins in Ampuis every January, it was no surprise when they told us they were setting out on their own journey.
The surprise came when they discovered that the house they had purchased in Verin, complete with 0.35 hectare of garden, was within the appellation of Condrieu, between the in-demand Coteau de Chéry and the illustrious Chateau Grillet. Graeme & Julie like to pick early to capture the freshness, and the wines tend be expressive, bright and pure.
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