Combe Pilate Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs wonderfully with aromatic Asian cuisine such as mild coconut curries, roasted poultry dishes featuring stone fruit glazes, and fresh goat cheeses like the regional Rigotte de Condrieu.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the legendary Rhône pioneer Michel Chapoutier, the Combe Pilate Viognier is a brilliant expression of the Collines Rhodaniennes. The name 'Combe Pilate' pays homage to local folklore surrounding Pontius Pilate, who legend says was exiled to the nearby ancient city of Vienne. Grown on steep slopes with granitic soils, this 100% Viognier benefits from Chapoutier's commitment to biodynamic farming. The granite terroir imparts a vital mineral tension that beautifully balances the grape's natural opulence. Vinified with careful lees stirring in a mix of stainless steel and large oak casks, the wine showcases a signature aromatic profile of white peach, apricot, and delicate violet, supported by a rich yet remarkably fresh texture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier has grown into one of France's most celebrated wine houses, propelled to international acclaim following Michel Chapoutier's visionary leadership in 1990. A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, the estate is revered for its single-vineyard 'sélections parcellaires' that articulate the purest nuances of individual terroirs across the Rhône and beyond. Iconic for incorporating Braille script on every label since 1996, Chapoutier produces benchmark expressions of Syrah, Marsanne, and Grenache across prestigious appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.