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. -
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
- 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.