Riedel Restaurant Veritas Viognier / Chardonnay Glasses (6 Pack)

Quick Overview: Riedel Restaurant Veritas Viognier/Chardonnay glasses (set of 6) with 381ml capacity - professional-grade crystal certified for 1,500 dishwasher cycles, shaped for Viognier, Chablis and unoaked Chardonnay, enhances floral aromas and rich fruit, fine-blown and lightweight, trade-only for hospitality operations.

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What Hospitality Professionals Ask About Riedel Restaurant Veritas Viognier/Chardonnay Glass

Riedel designed this glass for aromatic full-bodied white wines sharing similar characteristics: Viognier (particularly Northern Rhône Condrieu and quality California/Australian examples), Chablis, unoaked Chardonnay (Burgundian styles without oak), Marsanne, Roussanne, and similar whites where floral aromatics, rich fruit, and mineral character define the experience. The compact bowl emphasises aromatics and freshness rather than richness and oak. For full-bodied oaked Chardonnay or white Burgundy with substantial oak influence, a different glass provides better geometry.

Viognier produces wines with naturally thick, almost oily texture that can taste heavy without proper presentation. The bowl geometry directs wine flow across the palate to emphasise aromatic complexity and fruit character rather than just viscous weight. The result: Viognier's signature apricot, peach, and honeysuckle aromatics show clearly whilst the rich texture provides pleasant mouthfeel rather than overwhelming heaviness. This balance distinguishes quality Viognier service from wines that taste one-dimensionally thick.

Despite being different varieties, Viognier and Chablis share key characteristics when both are unoaked: fuller body than typical aromatic whites, pronounced aromatics, and mineral character that needs emphasis. The glass balances aromatic delivery (important for Viognier's florals and Chablis's citrus) with freshness perception (important for both to avoid tasting heavy or flat). For operations serving both styles, one glass handles them equally well without maintaining separate inventory for similar wines.

They're designed for different Chardonnay styles. Veloce Chardonnay (690ml, 113mm, wide bowl) suits full-bodied oaked Chardonnay and white Burgundy where richness, oak integration, and texture define the wine. Veritas Viognier/Chardonnay (381ml, compact bowl) suits unoaked Chardonnay (Chablis style) where aromatics, mineral precision, and freshness matter more than richness. If your Chardonnay programme spans both oaked and unoaked styles, consider stocking glasses optimised for each profile rather than compromising with one.

Independent testing certifies Veritas glasses for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles under EN 12875-1/2 standards with no visible deterioration. This represents 50% more durability than standard Restaurant range. In normal restaurant usage, 1,500 cycles corresponds to approximately 10+ years of service life.

The Aromatic Full-Bodied White Challenge

Viognier, Chablis, and unoaked Chardonnay occupy interesting territory in white wine service: they're fuller-bodied than typical aromatic whites (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc) but lack the richness and oak influence of white Burgundy or oaked Chardonnay. Viognier produces intensely aromatic wines with thick, viscous texture and exotic fruit notes - apricot, peach, honeysuckle, white flowers - that need space to develop. Chablis delivers pronounced mineral character, crisp citrus, and surprisingly full body from Chardonnay grown on limestone without oak. Both require presentation that emphasises aromatics and freshness whilst managing their naturally fuller structure.

Generic white wine glasses often fail these wines in predictable ways. Very wide bowls designed for oaked Chardonnay make Viognier and Chablis taste diffuse or flat - the aromatics scatter rather than concentrating. Narrow bowls designed for crisp aromatics suppress the exotic fruit and floral notes that make Viognier distinctive, whilst emphasising Chablis's acidity to the point of sharpness. The Veritas Viognier/Chardonnay geometry strikes a specific balance: compact enough to concentrate aromatics but with adequate volume for fuller-bodied wines to breathe.

The bowl shape's palate-direction proves particularly important for Viognier. The variety's natural viscosity can taste heavy or cloying without proper presentation - the wine needs to show its aromatic complexity and fruit character alongside the rich texture rather than being overwhelmed by it. By directing wine flow to palate zones that emphasise sweetness and fruit whilst the compact bowl concentrates floral aromatics, the glass makes Viognier taste balanced and expressive rather than one-dimensionally thick. This same geometry benefits Chablis by emphasising mineral precision and citrus fruit whilst the fuller body provides pleasant weight.

For operations building Viognier programmes or featuring quality Chablis, dedicated glassware demonstrates genuine commitment to these distinctive wines. Viognier remains relatively niche compared to Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, but serious wine operations increasingly feature it alongside Rhône reds or as a point of difference. Chablis occupies premium positioning within Chardonnay programmes - customers ordering it expect proper presentation that reveals mineral character rather than generic white wine service. The Veritas fine-blown construction and varietal specific heritage provide both the performance and the refinement these wines deserve at their typical price points (£30-80+ per bottle).

Specifications

Care & Use Instructions

Commercial Dishwasher Use: Veritas glasses are certified for commercial dishwasher operations under EN 12875-1/2 standards for 1,500 cycles. Use standard commercial dishwashing cycles with professional-grade detergent. The compact bowl and 225mm height fit commercial dishwasher racks straightforwardly. Space glasses to prevent contact during wash cycles and remove promptly to air dry.

Handling the Lightweight Construction: Veritas glasses feel lighter and more refined than standard commercial stemware. The fine-blown crystal is certified for 1,500 commercial cycles. Train staff to hold glasses by the base or stem, but the construction withstands normal service stress.

Temperature Service: Viognier and unoaked Chardonnay serve at 10-12°C - slightly cooler than oaked whites to emphasise freshness and aromatic vibrancy. Chablis serves at 10-11°C to highlight mineral character. Brief chilling before service helps maintain proper temperature through service.

Service Considerations: Pour a standard 150-175ml serving - roughly one-third to half full. The 381ml capacity provides adequate headspace for aromatic concentration without excessive wine in the glass. Viognier particularly benefits from proper pour size that allows floral aromatics to develop without the viscous texture dominating.

Storage: Store glasses upright in appropriate commercial racks with adequate clearance for the 225mm height. The compact bowl makes storage space-efficient whilst maintaining premium presentation standards for Viognier and Chablis.

Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?

Since establishing The Riedel Shop, we've specialised in Riedel glassware for both consumer and professional markets. We understand hospitality operations serving distinctive aromatic whites like Viognier and quality Chablis require glassware that balances refined presentation with commercial reliability. The Veritas collection represents Riedel's refined take on varietal specific glassware, exclusively available to trade customers. As specialist Riedel retailers, we provide the product knowledge and service standards that professional buyers expect.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days. For hospitality operations requiring urgent delivery, contact us to discuss expedited shipping options.

We offer a no quibble return guarantee on unopened sets in original packaging. We recommend ordering one set initially to trial with your Viognier or Chablis programme before committing to larger quantities.

This glass is optimised for unoaked Chardonnay (Chablis style) where aromatics and mineral precision matter more than richness and oak. For full-bodied oaked Chardonnay or white Burgundy with substantial oak influence, a wider bowl provides better geometry. If your Chardonnay programme spans both oaked and unoaked styles, consider dedicated glasses for each rather than one compromise option.

For hospitality groups requiring multiple sets (typically 10+ sets for venue refits or multi-site operations), contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.

No, the Restaurant Veritas collection is available exclusively to trade customers. Home users seeking Riedel's Veritas stemware should consider the consumer Veritas collection.

Viognier remains more niche than Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, but serious wine operations increasingly feature it as a point of difference or alongside Rhône red programmes. The glass also handles Chablis and unoaked Chardonnay, providing versatility. For operations where Viognier represents meaningful revenue or where Chablis features prominently, dedicated glassware demonstrates genuine commitment to these distinctive wines.

Breakage rates typically run 10-13% annually when staff are properly trained. The compact bowl and shorter height (225mm vs Veritas Cabernet's 235mm) make this one of the more manageable glasses to handle. The refined feel encourages careful handling from staff.