Patte de Velours Blanc by Domaine Félines Jourdan

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white peach, apricot, white flowers

Palate: pear, round texture, saline lift, fresh finish

Aromatic three-grape white from Félines Jourdan, bottled outside the Picpoul AOC. Viognier-led; soft and round (velvet paw).

What it pairs with

Grilled white fish with apricot salsa
Apricot and white peach echo the salsa.
Asparagus risotto
Round texture and saline lift handle creamy risotto.
Fresh chèvre
White flowers and pear balance fresh goat cheese.

History

Patte de Velours (velvet paw) is Félines Jourdan's aromatic Languedoc white outside the Picpoul AOC. Viognier-led with Roussanne and Sauvignon Blanc. The estate plants 11 varieties beyond Picpoul.

2005: Patte de Velours Blanc released as estate Languedoc aromatic white

Facts

Producer: Domaine Félines Jourdan · visiting guide
Grapes: Viognier, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: Aged in stainless steel; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €12-16 at retail
Drinking window: 1-4 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Patte de Velours Blanc

What does Patte de Velours Blanc taste like?

White peach, apricot and white flowers on the nose; pear, round texture, saline lift and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Patte de Velours Blanc?

Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Patte de Velours Blanc?

Grilled white fish with apricot salsa is the canonical match; asparagus risotto and fresh chèvre also work well.

What grapes are in Patte de Velours Blanc?

Viognier, Roussanne and Sauvignon Blanc - aromatic varieties outside the Picpoul de Pinet appellation framework.

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