COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine Vordy Mayrannes
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Los Gals Blanc is an AOP Minervois white wine from Domaine Vordy Mayrannes, a family-run estate in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The wine is a blend primarily of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, with the name 'Los Gals' translating to 'The Roosters' in Occitan, referencing the father and son winemaking team. The estate is committed to organic farming practices and aims to express the unique terroir of Minervois. This wine is distinctive for its sulfite-free vinification and its origin from specific vineyard sites characterized by limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
12-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Los Gals means 'The Roosters' in Occitan, a nod to the father-son winemaking team.
Fact 02
The estate is certified organic (AB and Ecocert).
Fact 03
This wine is vinified without added sulfites.
Fact 04
Vines are planted on unique limestone soils called 'grèzes'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Los Gals Blanc begins with a 24-hour cold maceration. Following this, fermentation takes place at low temperatures. The wine is then aged on its lees in French oak barrels for four months, with regular stirring (bâtonnage) to enhance texture and complexity. A key aspect of the production is the absence of added sulfites. The grapes are harvested manually, and the estate employs various organic viticulture practices, including cover cropping, plowing, and short pruning.
