Country of Origin: France
Location: Vouvray
People: Lionel Gauthier, Owner & Winemaker
Lionel Gauthier, known to his friends and foes as "the Viking" is as much a "character" as he is a winemaker. A bon vivant who never misses a meal, Lionel is a bit of a misfit in the northernmost village in the Vouvray appellation, Reugny, with his shock of "Viking" blond hair and big build. His winemaking is all about purity and simplicity, with no manipulation. Aged in older chestnut barrels, this Chenin Blanc is almost always created in a style that he refers to as "tendre" (tender), basically a demi-sec with mouthwatering acidity. His older vintages are prime examples of how Chenin Blanc ages.
Fame has come to the Viking in the form of outstanding reviews from the Wine Spectator in 2006.
YouTube Links
Domaine du Viking - Meet the Viking
Domaine du Viking - Lunch at the Property in Vouvray
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| Current Items from Domaine du Viking |
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Reviews |
| 6715 |
Domaine du Viking 2011 Vouvray Sec Tendre AOC |
12-750 |
$198 |
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