Loin de l’œil

Its origin

Its origins are still a mystery today. Tallavignes said, “In 1533, when offering several casks of white wine to Francis I, the consuls of Gaillac would surely have included some Lenc-de-l’el”. At the beginning of the 20th century, Gaillac white wine was dominated by its big brother Mauzac. The emergence of sweet wines and its symbiotic affinity with the “left bank” soil helped it to make a distinctive impression on the finest Gaillacois palates. As a result, its hectarage increased from 112 ha in 1958 to 630 ha in 1994.

Alias…

It was previously known as the “cavalier”. In 1850, it became Lendelel from the Toulouse Occitan word for “loin de l’oeil” (far from the eye). The expression “lenc-de l’el” means that the grape, with its long stem, ends up some distance away from the bud it originates from.

Its preferred soil

This grape variety grows exclusively in the soils of Gaillac, preferring the left bank of the Tarn.

Its aromas

Loin de l’Oeil gives its wines a certain freshness and versatility, always with a touch of finesse, good balance and low acidity. The wines are reputed for their pleasing array of aromas and scents such as apple, pear and exotic fruit.