Inti by Mas Lou

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white peach, apricot, white flowers

Palate: peach, saline lift, round texture

Viognier-Vermentino white from Mas Lou's clay-limestone Côtes de Thongue parcels. Aromatic, fresh, summer-table-ready.

What it pairs with

Grilled white fish with lemon
Saline lift and citrus echo the dish.
Apricot tagine with chicken
Apricot aromatics mirror the dish; round mid-palate handles chicken.
Fresh chèvre with herbs
White flowers and peach balance fresh goat cheese tang.

History

Inti is the white expression at Mas Lou, from 4 hectares of clay-limestone Côtes de Thongue parcels. Bottled as IGP since the variety mix lies outside Faugères AOC rules.

2018: Inti white released as estate IGP expression

Facts

Producer: Mas Lou · visiting guide
Grapes: Viognier, Vermentino
Classification: IGP Côtes de Thongue
Oak: Aged in stainless steel to preserve aromatics; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €14-18 at retail
Drinking window: 1-4 from vintage
First vintage: 2018
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Inti

What does Inti taste like?

White peach, apricot and white flowers on the nose; peach, saline lift and a round texture on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Inti?

Drink within 1 to 4 years of vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. The aromatics fade after four years.

What food pairs with Inti?

Grilled white fish with lemon is the canonical pairing; apricot tagine with chicken and fresh chèvre with herbs also work well.

What grapes are in Inti?

Viognier and Vermentino from clay-limestone parcels in IGP Côtes de Thongue, the satellite vineyard area to Faugères.

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