In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bream with lemon
Stone fruit and mineral freshness complement a simple grilled fish. -
Catalan vegetable escabeche
The wine's acidity and aromatic character work with vinegar-pickled vegetables.
How to serve Mas d'En Gil Blanc
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sea bream with lemon, Catalan vegetable escabeche. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The white wine from Mas d'En Gil was developed to show the potential of Priorat's indigenous white varieties alongside the international Viognier on the estate's Bellmunt terroir.
- 2005 — First vintage of Mas d'En Gil Blanc
Facts
- Producer
- Mas d'En Gil
- Grapes
- Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Viognier
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Barrel-fermented with partial lees contact
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Mas d'En Gil Blanc
What does Mas d'En Gil Blanc taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Mas d'En Gil Blanc?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mas d'En Gil Blanc?
Grilled sea bream with lemon is the canonical pairing; Catalan vegetable escabeche is the other strong match. Stone fruit and mineral freshness complement a simple grilled fish.
What grapes are in Mas d'En Gil Blanc?
The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Viognier. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.