An extraordinary experimental white from Clos du Gravillas in Saint-Jean-de-Minervois — Muscat pressings co-fermented with Terret verjus, macerating the acidic Terret skins on the very ripe Muscat must to produce something simultaneously floral, textural, tangy, and deeply aromatic.
Tasting Notes
Pale luminous gold with a slight haze. Intense citrus notes of grapefruit and orange blossom on the nose with subtle floral undertones. The palate is light-bodied and refreshing with vibrant acidity and a delicate minerality from the 300-metre limestone plateau of Saint-Jean de Minervois. The interplay between Terret's zesty acidity and Muscat's aromatic richness culminates in a crisp, clean, and genuinely unique finish. Orange honey, tannic freshness, and a Muscat aromatic lift.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Muscat pressings + Terret verjus (including skins for maceration)
- Origin: France, Languedoc, Saint-Jean-de-Minervois (300m altitude, white limestone gravel, Ecocert organic)
- Style: Natural white, skin maceration of Terret verjus on Muscat, spontaneous fermentation, zero added sulphur, unfiltered
- Winemaking: Terret verjus macerated on very ripe Muscat pressings, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, no added sulphur, bottled unfiltered
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Oysters, clams, grilled white fish, and salads with fresh herbs. Also excellent as a distinctive aperitif.
Serving
Serve well chilled at 8-10°C.
About the Producer
Clos du Gravillas is the estate of Nicole and John Bojanowski, established in 1996 in Saint-Jean-de-Minervois, Languedoc, at 300 metres altitude. Their 8 hectares are farmed organically (Ecocert certified) and planted with 18 different grape varieties. John's experimental approach to winemaking has made Clos du Gravillas one of the most inventive and distinctive estates in southern France.
