COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino
PRODUCER
Les Ballon
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Ballon Blanc is a white wine from the Pays d'Oc appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Produced by Les Ballon, an independent cooperative, the wine is a blend that aims to capture the essence of its Mediterranean terroir. The region's climate, with its warm days and cool nights, supports the cultivation of grapes that contribute to balanced acidity and ripe fruit flavors. Les Ballon's approach emphasizes respect for the land and the production of quality, everyday drinking wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pays d'Oc is France's largest IGP, known for diverse and approachable wines.
Fact 02
The name 'Le Ballon' evokes a sense of lightness and simple enjoyment.
Fact 03
This wine is a blend, showcasing the versatility of Languedoc grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Ballon Blanc is produced through fermentation in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to maintain a fresh and fruit-forward character without the influence of oak. This method allows the natural qualities of the Sauvignon Blanc and Vermentino grapes, as well as the regional terroir, to be expressed directly in the final wine. The absence of oak aging further contributes to its clean and vibrant profile. The cooperative's approach emphasizes quality sourcing and winemaking practices that result in approachable wines.
