"Another winner, although not as stunning as the 2010 or 2009 were, is their 100% Viognier cuvee, the 2011 Cotes du Rhone "Blanc de Viognier." They do as good a job with Viognier in the south as one can expect, and while this wine is slightly less exotic than its two predecessors were in their respective vintages, it has slightly more wet rock and a steely character. Still, the floral notes are there, along with that tell-tale Viognier give-away, hints of white peach and apricots. It is fresh, medium-bodied, slightly lighter than the 2010 or 2009, as well as less exotic, but very, very good. Drink it over the next year."
Wine Advocate (Issue 201, June 2012), 88 pts BEST BUY
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"One of my favorite estates in Châteauneuf du Pape (an area now being brilliantly covered by my colleague Jeb Dunnuck), Domaine Grand Veneur is internationally recognized for their fabulous Châteauneuf du Papes, but they also produce some terrific values. The estate wines are sold under the Grand Veneur label, but they have also started a négociant business under the name Alain Jaume. Those wines have been very promising as well. The 2013 Blanc de Viognier is 100% Viognier bottled six months after the harvest. One of the least-expensive, high-quality Viogniers in the market, it offers up white peach, apricot marmalade, mango and spring flower notes. Medium-bodied and dry, the 2013 is slightly lighter than previous vintages, but will offer tasty drinking over the next several years. - Robert Parker"
"Their straight Viognier, the 2013 Côtes du Rhône Blanc de Viognier shows the variety nicely with its tangerine, lime and citrus aromatics. More fresh and focused than rich and textured, it has medium-bodied depth, integrated acidity and a fruity, delicious style. - Jeb Dunnuck"
"Relatively restrained for Viognier, with attractive fruit notes of muskmelon, apricot and pineapple, but not much more in the way of complexity. It's medium bodied, with a long, refreshing finish that hints at white pepper. Drink now."
"The outstanding 2015 Cotes du Rhone Blanc de Viognier is another killer value. Ample notes of tangerine, crushed rocks, flowers and crisp white peach soar from the glass of this layered, medium-bodied, classy and lengthy white that has both freshness and richness. Drink it over the coming year. - Jeb Dunnuck"
"A beautiful wine, the 2017 Côtes du Rhône Blanc de Viognier has classic white peach and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. Elegant, silky, and balanced, it’s another outstanding white from this talented team.