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    Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne - Simple and Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 3, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    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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