In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, honey, almond, saline
Palate: pear, lemon zest, lees creaminess, mineral
Old-vine field blend of rare Languedoc whites including Carignan Blanc, Piquepoul Gris and Terret; unusual and ageworthy organic Minervois white.
What it pairs with
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Bourride with aioli
The wine's saline core matches the Languedoc fish stew. -
Roast chicken with lemon and thyme
Old-vine field-blend depth carries herb-roasted poultry. -
Goat cheese tart with honey
The almond palate and honey echo the cheese and dressing.
History
L'Inattendu (the unexpected) is the rare-grape white of Clos du Gravillas, blending Carignan Blanc, Piquepoul Gris and Terret Bourret - varieties that almost vanished from the Languedoc - with Grenache Blanc and Macabeu.
- 2005 — First vintage of L'Inattendu
- 2023 — Reviewed in Jancis Robinson and Decanter Premium
Facts
- Producer
- Clos du Gravillas
- Grapes
- Grenache Blanc, Carignan Blanc, Piquepoul Gris, Terret Bourret, Macabeu
- Classification
- AOC Minervois
- Oak
- oaked, dry, 8-10 months on lees
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about L'Inattendu
What does Clos du Gravillas L'Inattendu taste like?
Yellow apple, honey, almond and saline on the nose; pear, lemon zest, lees creaminess and mineral on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Clos du Gravillas L'Inattendu?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 3-5 years.
What grapes are in L'Inattendu?
An old-vine field blend of rare Languedoc whites: Grenache Blanc, Carignan Blanc, Piquepoul Gris, Terret Bourret and Macabeu - varieties that almost vanished from the region.
What food pairs with Clos du Gravillas L'Inattendu?
Bourride with aioli is the canonical pairing; the wine's saline core matches the Languedoc fish stew. Lemon roast chicken and goat-cheese tart with honey are equally strong matches.