Terret Blanc by Domaine Léon Barral

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: apricot, almond, citrus peel, wild herbs

Palate: yellow fruit, saline lift, long mineral finish

Biodynamic Terret-dominant white from Domaine Léon Barral. Now sought after by orange-wine lovers; Languedoc heritage variety on Faugères schist.

What it pairs with

Brandade de morue
Almond and citrus echo the salt cod and olive oil tradition.
Grilled sardines with herbs
Saline lift and wild herbs meet oily fish and grill char.
Aged Comté
Yellow fruit and long mineral finish find harmony with mature Comté.

History

Léon Barral's white expression, originally bottled to honour the Languedoc heritage variety Terret. As IGP Hérault since the Faugères AOC does not allow Terret as a major component. Biodynamic from inception, no fining or filtration.

2004: First vintage of Terret Blanc released

Facts

Producer: Domaine Léon Barral · visiting guide
Grapes: Terret Blanc (80%), Viognier (10%), Roussanne (10%)
Classification: IGP Hérault
Oak: Aged in old oak; no fining or filtration
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €35-50 at retail
Drinking window: 2-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2004
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Terret Blanc

What does Terret Blanc taste like?

Apricot, almond, citrus peel and wild herbs on the nose; yellow fruit, saline lift and a long mineral finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity.

When should I drink Terret Blanc?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. The Terret can develop honeyed depth with three to five years in bottle.

What food pairs with Terret Blanc?

Brandade de morue is the canonical match; grilled sardines with herbs and aged Comté also work well.

What grapes are in Terret Blanc?

80% Terret Blanc (a Languedoc heritage variety), 10% Viognier and 10% Roussanne. Bottled as IGP Hérault.

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