Domaine Gayda 'Freestyle' Grenache Blanc Blend 2022
Primary flavours

Green Apple

Pear

Unripe Peach

Acacia

Chamomile

Dried Florals

Mineral
Details
The Freestyle range is the chance for Domaine Gayda to play and play they have, with Grenache Blanc making up half of the blend with the additional help of Macabeo, Marsanne and Roussanne. This is a gorgeous wine with the right mix of green apple, pear and a nice touch of yellow peach. It has texture, nuttiness and herbal tones to boot. You'll be screaming when this little beauty touches the wall!
Domaine Gayda is located on the main route between Toulouse and Carcassonne and when visiting the winery, you may be confused into thinking you have travelled through a portal to Stellenbosch or the Barossa. Here you aren’t visiting a French winery where you are about as welcome as a mormon on Grand Final day, you are offered a cellar door experience, a winery fitted with cute Citroen cars and a restaurant with stunning food alongside equally stunning views of the Pyrenees. The winery is the hard work of two partners, Tim (British) and Anthony (South African) and together, they have produced the perfect mix of old world meets new world. The wines incorporate local stories like Flying Solo, which tell tales of the 1920s postmen who flew from Toulouse to Spain to deliver mail in single engine deathtraps as well as the famous Chemin de Moscou which has become a true bellwether of the region. The wines showcase regionality of the Languedoc mixed with clean bottles and plenty of personality.
Domaine Gayda is located on the main route between Toulouse and Carcassonne and when visiting the winery, you may be confused into thinking you have travelled through a portal to Stellenbosch or the Barossa. Here you aren’t visiting a French winery where you are about as welcome as a mormon on Grand Final day, you are offered a cellar door experience, a winery fitted with cute Citroen cars and a restaurant with stunning food alongside equally stunning views of the Pyrenees. The winery is the hard work of two partners, Tim (British) and Anthony (South African) and together, they have produced the perfect mix of old world meets new world. The wines incorporate local stories like Flying Solo, which tell tales of the 1920s postmen who flew from Toulouse to Spain to deliver mail in single engine deathtraps as well as the famous Chemin de Moscou which has become a true bellwether of the region. The wines showcase regionality of the Languedoc mixed with clean bottles and plenty of personality.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Languedoc
country
France
Grape type
Grenache Blanc Blend
Wine Maker
Domaine Gayda
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Synthetic)
Production method
Vegan
Pairing guide
Bringing together a winning lineup of Grenache Blanc, Macabeo, Roussanne and Marsanne varieties in a single blend is always going to yield impressive results, and we just can’t get enough of this release from Domaine Gayda. As for food pairing, give this wine a try with a roast chicken dinner, a turkey mince curry, satay skewers, green curry with tofu or pork, fish ‘n’ chips or tonkatsu - all sure to satisfy even the most demanding of palates. Creamy cheeses, spinach and feta combos and vegetarian risotto would also work a treat with this wine!
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Food

Heavy Pasta

Rustic French Cuisine
Tastes

Floral

Fresh
Moods

Adventurous

Contemplative
Seasons

Summer

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Languedoc, France
The Languedoc wine region is located in the south of France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is the largest wine-producing region in France and is known for its wide variety of wine styles, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling. As a younger region, Languedoc has less restrictive wine growing laws making it a virtual oasis for progressive winemakers. As a result, you may find many innovative, even atypical blends in this region, that represent excellent value. Of the numerous varieties available in Languedoc Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Viognier are the stand outs. Top producers are known showcasing the unique character of the Languedoc region, including Mas de Daumas Gassac, Château de Saint-Martin, Mas Jullien, and Château d'Angles. Languedoc, watch this space!
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