André Perret is a highly-skilled winemaker who grew up with a father who was a vigneron. He initially pursued a career in microbiology, but his passion for enology led him to complete his degree in 1982. Perret strongly believes in respecting the unique terroir of each vineyard and works diligently to avoid the need for chemical treatments by cultivating the soil. He is renowned for producing fresh, structured wines with a distinct Burgundian style, while avoiding excessive use of wood. Perret's impressive winemaking skills have resulted in wines that can age gracefully for over a decade in your cellar. 

The 2022 whites are energetic and generous, pushed to exceptional ripeness by the long droughts of a growing season that tested the patience of both vines and vignerons. Still, Andre Perret found balance here, due to his wise picking dates and his gentle hand in the cellar, and managed to produce wines that remain lively while showcasing the myriad flavors that Viognier is famous for. 

Grape: Viognier 

• Single-vineyard bottling from a walled and terraced vineyard
• Fermented in barrique (25% new)
• Aged for one year in barrique (25% new)

Soil: Granite, clay

Pairing: Butter-poached Lobster tail and Chanterelle mushrooms, Artichoke-stuffed Chicken breast with Beurre Blanc sauce

Viticulture: Sustainable, no chemical treatments. 

Notes on the wines from John Livingstone-Learmonth - Drink Rhône 

...fine yellow robe; the nose is discreet but intriguing, carries potential, has an air of lime cordial, orange peel, pear, floral hints. This refined, very stylish on the palate, holds sure, neat gras; it extends purely and with a little flair to come. It’s very accurate, and has heart, too, a concentration of pear at its centre. The minerality is well judged.