La Champine Viognier

Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin is a family owned winery located in the heart of Côte Rôtie, near the village of Ampuis in the Rhône Valley. Hailing from a family of grape growers, Jean Michel established his eponymous winery in 1983, the first in his family to make wine. While he sources much of his fruit from family owned vineyards dating back to his grandfather’s time, he has also purchased land along the way, buying his first vineyard in the famed ‘Les Grandes Places’ in 1988, followed by a second purchase in ‘La Landonne.’ Today, the estate covers a little more than 30 acres in the Côte Rôtie appellation and much smaller plots in Condrieu and the northern Rhône, which Jean-Michel farms alongside his two sons, Michäel and Alexis.

“La Champine” Viognier VDF is sourced from a 15-year-old Condrieu vineyard in northern Ardèche. The terrior consists of granite soils. Production yields on average 1,500 cs/year.

Stainless steel vinification and ageing for eight months. Gerin uses native yeasts for all their wines.

Peaches and exotic fruits aromas. Ready to drink or can be aged an additional three years. Pairs well with crème sauces, white flaky fishes or soft cheeses.