Description

Benjamin Taillandier produces a white wine that delightfully combines structure and drinkability. It releases notes of zesty citrus, fennel, pear and white flowers. On the palate, it is crisp, lively and surprisingly fresh. Enjoy as an aperitif, with gravlax salmon or some grilled vegetables.

In the vineyard, in the cellar

Benjamin Taillandier’s white wine is a blend of Terret Blanc, Terret Gris, Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris. This cuvée was aged for six months in vats. Organic and biodynamic farming, hand-harvested, indigenous yeasts.

Starting from scratch, with nothing but his courage and convictions, Benjamin Taillandier aims to produce wines ‘the old-fashioned way’ and sees no alternative to organic farming (AB-certified since the 2011 vintage). His estate now covers 13 hectares spread across no fewer than 21 plots. He is committed to creating personal, artisanal wines and offers an alternative vision of the winemaker’s craft. His aim is to minimise human intervention as much as possible, both in terms of cultivation and winemaking. Alongside his friend and mentor Jean-Baptiste Sénat, he is a member of the winemakers’ collective ‘Changer l’Aude en Vin’.

What to eat with a Benjamin Taillandier white?

• Tapas
• Gravlax salmon
• Mackerel rillettes
• Creamed white meat
• Grilled vegetables
• Young sheep’s milk tomme.