The story goes...
Our ‘Gayda-Sphère’ range captures the heart and soul of the diverse terroirs present throughout the Languedoc. From land and sea to hill and valley, the Gayda-Sphère wines embrace both tradition and innovation to show the true essence of the grape varietal.
Vintage
2023
Grape Variety
Viognier
Tasting notes
Pale yellow colour with silvery tints and a beautiful brilliance, evoking a delicate, refined wine.
Vegan wine
Vegan friendly wine
Press and Awards
Millésime 2021 - The Buyer (JK)
“(...)Made in a fresh rather than rounded style and showing lots of apricot and peach on a dry, firm palate. Good firm structure and balanced acidity.” Collection Viognier 2021
Millésime 2020 - Jancis Robinson (TC)
"Clear nose, like the clean notes of a flute. Fresh and well-balanced, with all the varietal correctness you could possibly ask for from 100% Viognier from Languedoc: ripe peach, almond, bay leaf. Very well-proportioned in terms of fruit, acidity and alcohol - not easy to achieve with Viognier.(...)" Collection Viognier 2020
Millésime 2019 - 91/100 - Decanter (FB)
“Textbook Viognier character from innovative Languedoc producer Gayda - Unusual in a basic varietal range. Apricot, peach, a touch of mango muskiness, perfumed and balanced with a surprisingly long finish. Well priced and widely available. Just the wine you need with a Friday night Korma.” Collection Viognier 2019
Tasting notes
Pale yellow colour with silvery tints and a beautiful brilliance, evoking a delicate, refined wine.
On the nose, subtle scents of citrus peel, white flowers and wild meadow cumin leaves, both minty and aniseed, offer an elegant, complex aromatic palette.
On the palate, intense notes of Williams pear mingle with the refreshing vivacity of yuzu peel aromas, offering a delicate taste experience. The finish is long and lingering, with subtle aromas of bitter almond.
Vinification process
Cold soak for the schist vineyards for 48 hours in vat prior to pressing - Pneumatic press - Cold settling - Fermentation in vat between 12°C to 18°C.
Vineyards
Minervois (Limestone)
Ageing
6 months on fine lees before blending and bottling.
Further information
- Alcohol : 13.5 %
- Total acidity H2SO4 : 3.86 g/L
- pH : 3.40
- Residual sugar : 1.50 g/L
