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 true standard-bearer of Minervois, rooted in the heart of the Montagne Noire, Le Loup Blanc crafts wines of emotion with passion. Carine Farre, Alain Rochard, and Benoit Enjalbal produce wines with a fresh, pure backbone, shaped by meticulous biodynamic work and discreet aging across foudres, concrete, and stainless steel.