Chteau Gilbert & Gaillard Le Blanc 2020Umami

“Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, “

W – Tasted on (3/23)

Chateau Gilbert & GaillardFrancois GilbertPhilippe Gaillard1991Gilbert & GaillardSaint-ChinianLanguedocChateau Gilbert & GaillardGilbertGaillardChinian

AOC Languedoc, Southern France

(Eocene)150

60% Vermentino40% Grenache Blanc (30)

Grenache Blanc 6

Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard was born from the efforts of two wine enthusiasts and wine critics, Francois Gilbert and Philippe Gaillard. In 1991, they started publishing wine magazine Gilbert & Gaillard to share their wine critics and knowledge with wine lovers. The magazine is now available on 5 continents. Their years of experiences of travelling around the world and the professional knowledge of wine, as well as their passion for wine help them establish Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard in Saint-Chinian and Languedoc. Gilbert, as the son of the winemakers family , and Gaillard, as a doctor in Geography who specializes in the study of wine terroirs, accentuate the importance of nature. The winemaking philosophy of the Chateau is to transcribe the terroir of Chinian to the consumer, from the vine to the glass, keeping all these features namely, the freshness, the finesse and elegance.

Appellation:
AOC Languedoc, Southern France

Country:
France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Terroirs:
A silty-clay-sandy plateau of Eocene limestone pebbles at an average altitude of 150 metres.

Grape Varieties:
60% Vermentino and 40% Grenache Blanc(Old vines about 30 years)

Vinification:
Directpressing in whole bunches, and theGrenache Blanc is aged in barrels for 6 months.

Tasting Notes:
Brilliant pale yellow colour with light golden hues. On the nose, this wine presents notes of white flowers, grapefruit and exotic fruits. The palate, divided between tension and roundness, displays a fine balance subtly refined by the barrel ageing. This white wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with a meal.

Food Pairing:
White-fleshed fish and poultry