L'Inattendu by Clos du Gravillas

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 in the header 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

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 · 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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