In the glass
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
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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
- 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.