# First Flight Viognier (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Viognier
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €24
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Passed
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, blossom, apricot, mango, vanilla

## About this wine

Domaine Bott's First Flight Viognier 2020 is a white wine from the Rhône region of France, made from 100% Viognier grapes. The vines are planted on granite soils in the elevated villages of Ampuis and Condrieu. The wine is produced by Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott, who established their estate with a focus on precision and terroir expression. This particular bottling is noted for offering a fresher, more linear style of Viognier.

## Interesting facts

- The Botts met while working at a prestigious Rhône estate.
- Vines are cultivated by hand on steep granite slopes.
- The wine is classified as Vin de France / IGP Collines Rhodaniennes.
- Decanter awarded this wine a score of 91 points.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and bright acidity can cut through richer sauces and complement the protein in dishes like roast chicken and pork. Its aromatic profile makes it a good match for dishes with aromatic herbs and spices, while its fruitiness can balance the richness of creamy textures.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Bott's First Flight Viognier 2020 involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks to maintain fruit freshness. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a nine-month aging period in French oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from vineyards on granite soils, cultivated using sustainable viticulture practices, with an emphasis on hand-worked steep slopes.