La Graveirette Lou Ravi 2022

ProducerDomaine de la Graveirette (Julien Mus)RegionSouthern Rhône, FranceGrapeViognierFarmingBiodynamic

AbstractApricot, flowers, rounded fruit

Winemaker
Julien Mus farms Domaine de la Graveirette around Bédarrides. His work combines the family's southern Rhône roots with the perspective he gained studying in Burgundy, with biodynamics guiding the vineyard.

Wine
Lou Ravi is Viognier aged in stainless steel, keeping the emphasis on fragrance and texture rather than oak. Apricot and flowers open into a rounded, gently textured palate. Viognier's generosity is here, but the finish keeps its shape. Try with roast chicken, squash or mildly spiced dishes that can meet the wine's aromatic character.

Origin
The vines occupy sandy, alluvial ground below the Crau plateau, southeast of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is a lower-lying part of the southern Rhône rather than one of its famous stone-covered slopes. Warm conditions develop Viognier's fragrance and generous fruit.