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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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.More wines for cod →
- Grilled sardines with herbs Saline lift and wild herbs meet oily fish and grill char.More wines for sardines →
- Aged Comté Yellow fruit and long mineral finish find harmony with mature Comté.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
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.
- 2004First 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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