LE LOUP BLANC
Minervois Le régal
2023
- Organic
$26.50
About this winery
In an enchanting 18-hectare site in Bize, within the Minervois, the vineyards of the estate are surrounded by garrigue, pines, and canyons. Located in the Causses terroir at the foothills of the Montagne Noire, Le Loup Blanc was born from the passion of Alain Rochard, Nicolas Gaignon, Carine, and Laurent Farre, aiming to produce wines of pure and harmonious expression.
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Product notes
The Régal is a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from several different parcels : on soils of red clay, sandstone, rolled pebbles and limestone. Age of vines: 25 to 50 years old. Yield: 35 hl \ ha. The grapes are crushed and destemmed, fermentation taking place with indigenous yeasts. 2 weeks of vatting with temperature control to avoid over extraction and light pumping over. Aging for 12 months in concrete vats.
Tasting notes
This wine, all in freshness on the fruit, presents itself in a suave and digestible balance. Beautiful depth, the mouth is dense and nervous, its juicy flesh delivers on the fruity side punctuated by notes of liquorice for a gourmet finish.