Domaine Laballe, "Les Terres Basses" Blanc, Cotes de Gascogne, France 2020
60% Colombard, 20% Ugni Blanc, 20% Gros Manseng
WHITE FRUIT & ACACIA, SUBTLE TROPICAL NOTES, DRY
"Les Terres Basses" translates to "the Lowlands", and refers to the shallow calcareous soils on the sunny, pristine expanses of vineyard that sit below the winery at Domaine Laballe. Coming from the heart of Gascony, this is a complex, punchy, fragrant blend of white grapes both esoteric and commonplace. The wine is unoaked, rich, and exotic, but with bright, fresh acidity that make it imminently chuggable.
Serving Suggestion: Grilled salmon w/ chives, mustard & creme fraîche. Pasta w/ clams, mussels, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella & garlic butter. Butter lettuce salad w/ shallots & lemon vinaigrette.
