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Structure

Bodymedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

With cheese

Pérail Our pick Pérail is milky and sweet, with a melting, creamy paste under a felted rind. A southern white blend fermented or raised wholly or partly in barrel has the roundness to match the paste, and a saline, mineral finish that keeps each bite fresh.

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.

  1. 2005First vintage of L'Inattendu
  2. 2023Reviewed in Jancis Robinson and Decanter Premium

Facts

Producer
Clos du Gravillas · visiting guide
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.

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