Madura Grand Vin Blanc by Domaine La Madura

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, fennel, toasted hazelnut

Palate: pear, yellow apple, saline lift, creamy mid-palate

La Madura's barrel-fermented white. Roussanne-led four-grape blend; saline, layered, fine textural depth.

What it pairs with

Roast chicken with truffle butter
Toasted hazelnut and creamy mid-palate meet truffle and brown butter.
Lobster bisque
The wine's body and saline lift match lobster richness.
Aged Comté
Toasted hazelnut and yellow apple find harmony with Comté's crystals.

History

La Madura Grand Vin Blanc is a Roussanne-led four-grape blend, partial barrel-fermentation. Distinctive for Saint-Chinian whites' typically simpler register.

2005: First vintage of Grand Vin Blanc released

Facts

Producer: Domaine La Madura · visiting guide
Grapes: Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc
Classification: AOC Saint-Chinian
Oak: Partial barrel-fermentation in French oak, balance in tank; lees stirring
ABV: 13.5%
Price: €22-30 at retail
Drinking window: 2-8 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Madura Grand Vin Blanc

What does Madura Grand Vin Blanc taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, fennel and toasted hazelnut on the nose; pear, yellow apple, saline lift and creamy mid-palate on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Madura Grand Vin Blanc?

Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage at 12-14 degrees Celsius. Partial barrel ageing gives longevity.

What food pairs with Madura Grand Vin Blanc?

Roast chicken with truffle butter is the canonical match; lobster bisque and aged Comté also work well.

What grapes are in Madura Grand Vin Blanc?

Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino and Grenache Blanc; partial barrel-fermentation in French oak.

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