{"product_id":"metairie-pays-les-barriques-viognier-2023-white","title":"Métairie, Pays Les Barriques Viognier 2023 White","description":"\u003cp\u003eMétairie Pays Les Barriques Viognier 2023 is an expressive French white wine that combines Viognier’s naturally floral character with refreshing fruit and generous texture. Made from vineyards between Narbonne and Limoux, it reflects a diverse landscape where Mediterranean warmth and Atlantic influence create both depth and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright and inviting in appearance, this Viognier opens with intense aromas of white fruit and delicate flowers. On the palate, it is fresh and fruit-driven, supported by a powerful character and a persistent finish. Its floral and generous style makes it especially enjoyable in its youth, while careful short-term cellaring may allow the fruit and texture to develop further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from several parcels situated between Narbonne and Limoux, on the route towards the Pyrenees. Although each parcel is planted with the same grape variety, differences in terroir and microclimate add a broad range of nuances to the finished wine. Some vineyards benefit from a typically Mediterranean climate, producing generous wines with depth, while higher-altitude sites exposed to Atlantic winds contribute intensity, elegance and finesse. Specific harvesting and vinification details are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe chilled at approximately 8–10°C to highlight its freshness and floral aromas. This versatile Viognier pairs well with grilled fish, shellfish, poultry in a light sauce, creamy vegetable dishes and mildly spiced Asian cuisine. Decanting is not necessary, although allowing the wine to breathe briefly in the glass can bring out additional aromatic nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMétairie produces wines from vineyards located between Narbonne and Limoux in southern France, drawing on the contrast between Mediterranean and Atlantic-influenced sites. Its approach showcases how different parcels and microclimates can shape the character of wines made from the same grape variety, resulting in bottles that balance generosity, intensity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Métairie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54470218907985,"sku":"VDZ-10570088743248-53331347243344","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/meta15021.png?v=1785610411","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/metairie-pays-les-barriques-viognier-2023-white","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}