Viognier

Here’s something to stir your curiosity: At Yapp Brothers’ recent tasting, the Rhône whites weren’t just a highlight—they were a phenomenon. A cluster of tasters lingered around a single bottle of Château-Grillet 2022, its saline freshness and honeyed peach notes drawing murmurs of awe. This isn’t just wine; it’s a relic of granite soil and meticulous care, a Viognier so rare it’s practically a holy grail. The crowd’s collective hush spoke volumes: when you’re tasting a wine that’s meant to age for decades, you don’t rush. The tasting room became a stage for Rhône’s quiet dominance. Christine Vernay’s Les Terrasses…