Trader Joe's delivers a Rhone-style white blend for everyone, the Pontificis Viognier Roussanne Marsanne Pays d'Oc IGP.
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.
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.
You can also find more of our favorite wine from the Languedoc here!
