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Famille Maurel '(-)' Vermentino 2024
Grape Type Pronunciation: "ver-men-tee-noh"
Primary flavours
Green Apple
Green Mango
Preserved Lemon
Almonds
Herbaceous
Pith
Details
This is a lovely Vermentino or in this instance, it is known as 'Rolle' in this part of the world, with trademark green apple and preserved lemon notes. We recommend giving this a decent splash in your glass to open it up and once this happens, you’ll be rewarded with some herbal tones and pithy lemon.

The creative and expressive wines of Famille Maurel derive from the impressive Maison Ventenac. A modern and impressive winery that is making reasonably lo-fi, minimal intervention wines at scale (that is not easy to do at all). Both outfits are located in the subregion of Cabardes, which is part of the larger Languedoc in France’s southwest. The Maurel team do make a couple of wines under the Cabardes regional specifications, however, their true focus is throwing the rulebook out the window and focusing on single-variety wines which are bottled in smart bottles and clever labels. Their brand new range, marked only by punctuation marks and emojis, is a testament to the team's creativity and under the watchful eye of talented winemaker Olivier Rame. These are exclusive to Good Pair Days.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
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 light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Languedoc
country
France
Grape type
Vermentino
Wine Maker
Famille Maurel
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Synthetic)
Production method
Wild Yeast
Temperature
Chilled 8°C-10°C
State
Southern France
Pairing guide
Make no mistake - we absolutely love Vermentinos, and this gorgeous release from Famille Maurel’s collection is right up there with the best of them. Bright, fresh and zesty, it’s the ideal choice of white wine for pairing with fresh fish dishes; everything from sea bass and bream to roast lemon sole, halibut on the bone and mackerel pate will work like a dream. Seafood pasta dishes, stuffed chicken breast, green curries with tofu or white meat, lemon risotto or green leafy salads would also work brilliantly - give it a try and see for yourself!
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Food
Lots of Herbs
Octopus
Grilled Seafood
Tastes
Light
Salty
Zesty
Moods
Always A Winner
Contemplative
Creative
Seasons
Summer
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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