Les Terres Blanches by Borie La Vitarèle

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red fruit, garrigue, spice

Palate: raspberry, thyme, mineral lift, discreet tannin

Grenache-dominant cuvée from harsh limestone-clay soils at Borie la Vitarèle. Mineral, powerful, but with discreet tannin structure.

What it pairs with

Grilled lamb skewers
Garrigue and thyme echo lamb herbs; discreet tannin handles char.
Charcuterie board
Red fruit and spice pair with cured meats.
Tomme de Savoie
Mineral lift and medium body balance semi-aged hard cheese.

History

Les Terres Blanches reveals the taste of Grenache grown on harsh soils of limestone and clay at Borie la Vitarèle. Biodynamic from inception.

2000: First vintage of Les Terres Blanches released

Facts

Producer: Borie La Vitarèle · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache (80%), Syrah (20%)
Classification: AOC Saint-Chinian
Oak: Aged in concrete tank; minimal oak
ABV: 14.5%
Price: €14-18 at retail
Drinking window: 2-8 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Terres Blanches

What does Les Terres Blanches taste like?

Red fruit, garrigue and spice on the nose; raspberry, thyme, mineral lift and discreet tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Les Terres Blanches?

Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. The wine is approachable young.

What food pairs with Les Terres Blanches?

Grilled lamb skewers is the canonical match; a charcuterie board and Tomme de Savoie also work well.

Where is Les Terres Blanches made?

On limestone-clay soils at Borie la Vitarèle. The white limestone gives the cuvée its name despite the wine itself being red.

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