Jean-Michel Gérin : La Champine Viognier 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Champine Viognier 2023 by Jean-Michel Gérin

Cellaring

This wine can be cellared until 2026.

The finesse and balance of a white French wine

The estate

The Gérin family embodies the history and viticultural know-how of the Côte-Rôtie for six generations. Located in the village of Ampuis, at the heart of this prestigious Rhone appellation, the modern history of the estate begins in 1983 with the acquisition of a first plot. Jean-Michel Gérin then took over the family business in 1987.

Innovation and ambition drive the development of the estate: separate vinification of emblematic places such as "Les Grandes Places" (1988), "La Landonne" (1996), and "La Viallière" (planted in 2003, first vintage in 2009). In 2014, a new modern winemaking site is inaugurated, followed in 2018 by the separate vinification of the place called "Côte-Bodin". In 2020, an environmental turn is initiated with the conversion to organic farming, certified since the 2023 vintage. Today, Michaël and Alexis Gérin perpetuate this tradition of excellence on an estate of nearly 20 hectares.

The wine

La Champine is a French wine made from 15-year-old vines located in the north of Ardèche.

Vinification and aging

This wine from the Rhone Valley undergoes a 6-month aging in stainless steel tanks.

Grape variety

100% viognier.