Viognier: taste, styles and the dishes that match
18 styles and 416 dish scores from our sommelier database
What does Viognier taste like, and what should you serve with it? In our database this white grape is linked to dozens of styles and hundreds of dish scores from ten years of sommelier work. The essence: match the taste profile to the plate — as with Crab.
Taste profile (Wine DNA)
Averaged across the styles in our database, Viognier shows fresh acidity, is medium-bodied and exuberantly fruity, with barely any tannin.
Well-known Viognier styles
- Condrieu · Rhône Valley — full-bodied, soft acidity, clearly fruity
The classic northern Rhône benchmark for Viognier: full-bodied, floral and richly stone-fruited with apricot and peach. - Condrieu oaked · Rhône Valley — full-bodied, soft acidity, generous oak ageing
Rich, powerful northern Rhône Viognier aged in oak for extra structure and gastronomic length. - Viognier Southern Europe · Southern Europe — medium-bodied, soft acidity, exuberantly fruity
Dry, aromatic Viognier from southern France and Southern Europe showing ripe stone fruit and blossom. - Côtes du Rhône Blanc · Rhône Valley — medium-bodied, fresh acidity, clearly fruity
Southern white Rhône blend where Viognier adds floral lift and roundness alongside Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne. - Viognier · New World — medium-bodied, fresh acidity, subtle oak notes
Krachtige, laagzurige en alcoholrijke (tot 15%) witte wijn uit de Nieuwe Wereld van de gelijknamige druif. - Chardonnay-Viognier · World — medium-bodied, soft acidity
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Price-wise Viognier focuses on the accessible and mid-range segments: of the 18 styles in our database, 50% sit in the entry segment and 50% mid-range. You will mainly find easy weekday bottles and approachable food wines for the table in this grape.
The best-scoring dishes with Viognier
The dishes below come from our expert scoring: every combination was scored by sommeliers using the Wine DNA of both dish and wine. These are the strongest matches for Viognier styles, from classic to surprising.
- Crab — best style: Condrieu
- Grilled sea bass Mediterranean style — best style: Côtes du Rhône
- Deep fried red mullet with garlic mayonaisse — best style: Côtes du Rhône
- Poached lemon sole in fish stock — best style: Côtes du Rhône
- Fried sea bass in creamy mussel sauce — best style: Côtes du Rhône
- Appetizers — best style: Chardonnay-Viognier
- Fondue — best style: Chardonnay-Viognier
- New years eve snacks — best style: Chardonnay-Viognier
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Viognier taste like?
- Averaged across the styles in our database, Viognier shows fresh acidity, is medium-bodied and exuberantly fruity, with barely any tannin. It varies by style: see the overview above.
- What food goes with Viognier?
- The highest scores in our sommelier work: Crab, Grilled Victoria perch, Fried grey mullet and mussels. The full list is above.
- Is Viognier a white wine?
- In our database Viognier is mostly made as a white wine (18 linked styles); regional exceptions exist.