In the glass
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
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Grilled sardines
The wine's saline finish matches oily grilled fish. -
Roast chicken with lemon and thyme
Vermentino's herbs and the wine's lemon palate echo the dish. -
Goat cheese tart
The almond palate softens goat-cheese tang.
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.
- 2014 — First vintage of L'In
- 2012 — Estate certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Mas Conscience
- 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.