Le Loup Blanc - Vin de France - Le Régal - White - 2020

Wine:

The 2021 Le Régal White Vin de France lives up perfectly to its name. This unique blend of Terret, Carignan, and Grenache, aged in large oak demi-muids, reveals striking purity and freshness, with subtle smoky hints, herbal essences, verbena, and delicate spice. Its crystalline structure, remarkable sapidity, and flawless balance make for a long, juicy, and focused wine. A true standout that confirms its place among the great whites of Languedoc. Rated 94/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Aged for 10 months, 50% in oak casks and 50% in stainless steel vats.

Color:

Bright yellow.

Nose:

Delicate fruity aromas of fennel and lemon.

Palate:

The initial taste is delicately acidic, with a fresh and lively texture offering a delicately salty finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Cod fillet with steamed vegetables, poultry and creamy chanterelle sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

A leading light of the Minervois, nestled in the heart of the Montagne Noire, Le Loup Blanc crafts wines driven by emotion and authenticity. Carine Farre, Alain Rochard, and Benoît Enjalbal produce cuvées with a fresh, pure profile—shaped by meticulous biodynamic practices and understated aging in a mix of large oak casks, concrete vats, and stainless steel.

These are thoughtful, expressive wines, rooted in place and made with heart.