Christophe Blanc, Viognier 'Les Galets' Vin de France 2023 Scotto Cellars which was the name of

which was the name of an anise-flavoured drink that arrived to the port of Civitavecchia by ships coming from the East

balanced by a touch of sweetness from liquorice root

with spiced black raspberry and black currant fruit and accents of green olive

Others believe that the term derives from the Latin word sambucus

But the very different character of their two vineyard plots convinced them to make two cuvees

Christophe Blanc, Viognier 'Les Galets' Vin de France 2023 Scotto Cellars which was the name ofChristophe produces just 0. 23h of viognier from young vines high up on the hillside on granitic soils in St Michel sur Rhone. Very good value viognier, with typical notes of peach, pear skin, mineral touch and vigour on the finish