Vacqueyras Blanc, Josiane Faraud - 2022

Name: Vacqueyras Blanc, Josiane Faraud
Brand: Josiane Faraud
SKU: 49137
Price: 29.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 49137 750 mL

A luscious, full-bodied white wine that is fresh yet rich on the palate. This is made from Viognier (50%), Roussanne, Marsanne & Clairette. After a natural fermentation, the wine was aged in demi-muids barrels (25% new) for 6 months before bottling.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-Region

Vacqueyras

Producer

Josiane Faraud

Grape Variety

Viognier

Clairette

Marsanne

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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