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Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne – Simple and Good

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: November 21, 2019

Trader Joe’s delivers a Rhone-style white blend for everyone, the Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne Pays d’Oc IGP.

Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne - Simple and Good

55% Viognier, 35% Roussanne and 10% Marsanne from Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

The Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne is made by Badet Clement and available exclusively at Trader Joe’s in the U.S. It sells for just $6.99. It is imported by Latitude Wines.

From the bottle:

Produced in the Languedoc-Roussillon, between sea and mountain, from three local grape varieties Viognier (55%), Roussanne (35%) and Marsanne (10%), Pontificis is an extremely delicate and elegant wine. With aromas of apricots, white flowers and dried fruits, this wine has a long finish and is a beautiful representation of the best of the South of France.

Enjoy at 42F with seafood and poultry dishes, pasta with cream sauces or fresh goat cheese.

13% Alcohol

The 2017 Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne begins with aromas of peach, citrus, floral notes, and even a hint of a nutty note. It’s quite nice even if a bit shy. Taking a sip reveals this to be tasty, highly quaffable stuff. It’s really not complex at all but it has nice depth of flavor on the fruit which turns a bit more tropical in the mouth. It also has a good, smooth and a bit creamy mouthfeel. The wine ends dry, tart and long.

I wouldn’t say it’s as good of a value as the excellent Pontificis GSM red blend but it’s still quite sold at just $7.

2017 Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne

TASTE: 7       COST: 9
OVERALL RATING: 7.5

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As always you can find an updated list of our recommended wines from Trader Joe’s as well as more info on their pricing model and some tips and tricks for shopping the store here.

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Published: September 3, 2019 Filed Under: Languedoc, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's, Viognier, White Blends

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