Les Collines du Bourdic Heritage Viognier 2023
An expressive and fruity Viognier with aromatic notes of juicy apricot and mango and a lovely textured palate, balanced by the perfect hint of freshness.
The vineyards are spread across the undulating hills ‘les Collines’ of the Bourdic region. The influence of the Cévennes to the north results in temperature differences between day and night from 14 to 18°, which preserves the natural acidity in the berries and translates the fruit into fresh wines. The vines are planted in deep, low fertility soils which encourage the vines to send their roots deeper into the soil in search of nutrients and water, resulting in greater complexity. The Viognier vines are planted with a south to south-easterly orientation, capturing the maximum sunlight hours to ripen the fruit. The grapes are picked when the seed is ‘al dente’ devoid of any bitterness, which requires knowledge and experience to harvest at the optimum moment. The harvest takes place at night to retain the freshness in the fruit.
The grapes were carefully selected to ensure the best quality fruit was vinified and then gently pressed to obtain the must. Fermentation took place at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts, to retain the purity of fruit. The wine was bottled young to preserve the freshness and aromatic characteristics of the Viognier variety.
| RRP | £12.95 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12.5% |
| Grapes | Viognier 100% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Les Collines du Bourdic was established in 1928 by a handful of vignerons from Bourdic and the surrounding villages, who produced authentic light, easy-drinking and fruit forward wines which reflect the heritage of the region. The skills and knowledge were passed down through the generations and in 1985, the cooperative rebranded as ‘Les Collines du Bourdic’. Today, it covers 1,700 hectares of vines, of which 150 are organic and certified HVE Level 3. Passionate to showcase the best of their region, they produce a range of vibrant wines under the Héritage label, which are a reflection of the simple gestures of yesteryear. While the vinification methods are more modern, the spirit and the profile of the wines remain the same, with light and luminous colours, aromatic vibrancy and all the quintessential flavours of the South of France.
