L'Etincelle by Mas Cal Demoura

Structure

Bodymedium

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-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white flower, pear, green apple, quince

Palate: pear, lime, lees creaminess, grapefruit

Pure white with rare aromatic precision: pear, green apple, lime, quince jelly and grapefruit notes with a fresh nose and skillfully controlled oak.

What it pairs with

Grilled sea bream with fennel
Vermentino's herb lift and Chenin's saline acidity match Mediterranean white fish.
Goat-cheese tart
The wine's saline core and lees creaminess pair with goat-cheese tang.
Lemon roast chicken
The wine's lime register echoes the citrus.

History

L'Etincelle is the estate's white, blending Chenin Blanc with Rhone whites - an unusual configuration in the Languedoc. The Chenin component gives the wine its acidic spine.

2005: First vintage of L'Etincelle
2015: Estate passes to Vincent and Isabelle Goumard

Facts

Producer: Mas Cal Demoura · visiting guide
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: 10-12 months in used barriques on lees
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 2-8 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about L'Etincelle

What does Mas Cal Demoura L'Etincelle taste like?

White flower, pear, green apple and quince on the nose; pear, lime, lees creaminess and grapefruit on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long, fresh finish.

When should I drink Mas Cal Demoura L'Etincelle?

Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 20 minutes in carafe; the Chenin component lets the wine age gracefully to 5-6 years.

What grapes are in Mas Cal Demoura L'Etincelle?

A Languedoc-Chenin blend of Chenin Blanc with Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino and Grenache Blanc. Chenin gives the wine its acidic spine.

What food pairs with Mas Cal Demoura L'Etincelle?

Grilled sea bream with fennel is the canonical pairing; Vermentino's herb lift and Chenin's saline acidity match Mediterranean white fish. Goat-cheese tart and lemon roast chicken are equally strong matches.

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