L'In by Mas Conscience

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white flower, stone fruit, honey, lemon

Palate: peach, citrus, almond, saline

Mas Conscience white in the Languedoc AOC, blending Rhone whites with Grenache Blanc for structure; the name plays on L'Inconscience (the unconscious).

What it pairs with

Grilled sardines The wine's saline finish matches oily grilled fish.More wines for sardines →
Roast chicken with lemon and thyme Vermentino's herbs and the wine's lemon palate echo the dish.More wines for chicken and white meat →
Goat cheese tart The almond palate softens goat-cheese tang.More wines for lamb →

With cheese

Pélardon Our pick A Pélardon left to ripen turns firmer and drier. A Languedoc white blend raised wholly or partly in used barriques, demi-muids or foudres has the breadth to hold it, and old wood adds texture without a vanilla layer over the goat's milk.

History

L'In is the Mas Conscience white, a play on L'Inconscience (the unconscious) - part of the estate's series of cuvée names that riff on the word conscience.

2014First vintage of L'In
2012Estate certified organic

Facts

Producer: Mas Conscience · visiting guide
Grapes: Vermentino, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: 8-10 months in used barriques and stainless steel
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 18-26 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 2014
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about L'In

What does Mas Conscience L'In taste like?

White flower, stone fruit, honey and lemon on the nose; peach, citrus, almond and saline on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a medium finish.

When should I drink Mas Conscience L'In?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 20 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 3-5 years.

What grapes are in Mas Conscience L'In?

Vermentino, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc. The cuvée name plays on L'Inconscience (the unconscious) - the estate's signature word play.

What food pairs with Mas Conscience L'In?

Grilled sardines is the canonical pairing; the wine's saline finish matches oily grilled fish. Lemon roast chicken and goat-cheese tart are equally strong matches.