Mas de Capdaniel - Le Merle 2022
Price: $19.00
| Producer | Mas de Capdaniel |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Subregion | Saint Guilhem le Désert |
| Varietal | Grenache Gris |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 015061 |
| ABV | 13.50% |
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Mas de Capdaniel has been run by the Joullié family for four generations. The estate takes it name from the sheep that grazed the property: Cap d'Aniel translates to lamb's head. Starting in the 1950's, Eugène, and then his son Marcel, vinified each harvest in concrete vats and wooden casks, subsequently selling the resultant wines in bulk. It wasn't until 2014, when Marcel's son, Vincent, decided to sell the family's wines under the Mas de Capdaniel label. Today, Vincent's daughter, Sophie, runs all operations with help from her father and husband, crafting structured and elegant wines that speak to their terroir and their varietal characteristics. The 18-hectare vineyard sits below the mountainous plateau of Larzac, where the family practices organic farming (since 2019) on vines averaging 50 years of age.
Mas de Capdaniel's Le Merle blanc — 100% Grenache Gris — pours a crystalline pale yellow with silvery reflections. A few gentle swirls release a gorgeous aromatic blend of tropical and citrus fruits tinged with white pepper. The palate is awash with flavors of passionfruit and citrus zest balanced by a wonderful interplay of fresh acidity and focused minerality. This finish is long and accented with a touch of spice. Delightful on its own, this beautiful white is also fantastic with grilled vegetables, white-fleshed fish and roasted chicken.
