First Flight Viognier 2024 Graeme & Julie Bott | Rhône

Graeme and Julie Bott 's First Flight Viognier cuvée has established itself as one of the Rhône's most seductive white wines. Planted on granite slopes at an altitude of over 300 meters, at the crossroads of the Condrieu andAmpuis terroirs, the Viognier vines benefit from an exceptional terroir, offering intensity and freshness. The result of a meticulous plot selection, this wine reflects the constant care taken with the grapes, harvested by hand and vinified with precision. Under the IGP Collines Rhodaniennes label, this cuvée reveals the minerality typical of granitic soils and an aromatic purity that marks the identity of the wine estate. Ageing in French barrels, calibrated to sublimate the fruit, gives the wine a delicate balance between complexity and natural elegance, testifying to Graeme and Julie Bott's commitment to lively, precise wines.

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin: Graeme and Julie Bott 's First Flight Viognier cuvée embodies all the freshness and energy of Rhône whites. This Viognier seduces with its aromatic precision and fluidity on the palate, its elegant structure and immediate deliciousness. Although already seductive in its youth, it shows the potential to hold up over several years, allowing its exotic notes and tension to develop with finesse and balance. A perfect illustration of Graeme and Julie Bott 's expertise in crafting expressive, refined wines from the Collines Rhodaniennes PGI.

On the nose, the wine is distinguished by an intense, complex bouquet where aromas of ripe apricot and white peach mingle with touches of candied lemon and rosemary. A hint of menthol brings freshness and underlines the subtle minerality of the terroir, offering an olfactory profile between elegance and finesse.

On the palate, it confirms its aromatic promise with a frank, gourmet attack. The texture is silky, carried by flavors of white peach and fresh herbs, accompanied by delicate nuances of pink grapefruit. The minerality gradually unfolds, giving relief and precision to every sip. The slightly bitter finish underlines the liveliness and freshness of the whole with great length.