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En Passant Blanc

En Passant Blanc

This range of wines is an ode to the inventiveness and curiosity of Domaine Gayda.
En Passant Blanc

Inspired by The Passenger, the pop-rock anthem by the iconic Iggy Pop, it expresses our nomadic spirit. Travelling, with rucksack on our back, we are guided by the search for unusual terroirs, pausing for a moment to reflect on the creation of these unique blends… we’re just passing through…

Vintage
2025
Grape variety
60% Rolle (Vermentino),
40% Viognier
Organic & vegan wine
Certified organic wine
and vegan friendly

Tasting notes

The pale yellow color with silvery highlights captivates with its brilliance and beautiful clarity. The expressive and elegant nose reveals aromas of apple and ripe apricot, accompanied by delicate hints of fresh almond and white flowers that lend finesse and freshness. On the palate, the fresh grapefruit attack immediately balances a full-bodied, indulgent texture. The round and generous mid-palate then gives way to flavors of green pear, white peach, and lime zest that prolong the sensation of freshness.The deep, lingering finish reveals a particularly interesting chalky texture, showcasing the full minerality typical of the Minervois’ limestone soils.

Winemaking process

Grapes are pressed slowly in whole bunches - very gentle racking - vinificaton without sulphur, at low temperature - ageing on lees.

Vineyards

Rolle : Minervois (Limestone plateaus) - Viognier : Minervois (Limestone plateaus)

Ageing

Rolle (Vermentino): in stainless steel vat - Viognier: in concrete egg and stainless steel tank

Information

  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Total acidity in H2SO4: 3.22g/L
  • pH: 3.37
  • Residual sugar: 0.52g/L
  • Organic wine certified by FR-BIO 10

Press & awards

En Passant Blanc
16.5/20 “An intensely floral nose that layers honeysuckle over very ripe green-gold figs. It tastes a lot more complex than, surely, a £14 should! It is even a little white-Rhône-like. The top layers of fruit are sharp and bright and crunchy firm: apricot straight off the tree, vineyard peach. But then the wine starts to deepen and widen in the middle, taking on praline, pan-grilled almond, gorse blossom. It’s structured with a tug of texture but also broad and generous. A little spicy on the end. Well done!” Jancis Robinson (TC)
En Passant Blanc
16.5/20 “(…) A little bit of pineapple (slightly on the tart side), white passion fruit, a wash of broad and tingling acidity, sweet grapefruit and green sage and a tiny bit of saltiness that takes me to the sea. This is the epitome of freshness. It's a celebration. It's an energy tonic.” (TC) Jancis Robinson
En Passant Blanc
90/100 “A clean, fresh and lively white filled with plenty of ripe stone fruit flavours of apricot and peach combine with citrus touches and a crisp apple bite alongside hints of butter pastry and honey. This is enjoyable and good value.” Decanter
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Grape variety
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Tasting notes
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Specificity
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Grape variety
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Specificity
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Grenache Noir
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Grape variety
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Tasting notes
Intense with a luminous ruby colour and garnet nuances, the nose reveals elegant notes of ripe black fruits and fresh red fruits, notes of black cherries and raspberry.  Complex spicy notes and fine mineral smoky touches, a light and elegant infusion at low temperature.
Specificity
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Chenin Blanc
Vintage
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Grape variety
100% Chenin Blanc
Tasting notes
A brilliant golden-yellow color, enhanced by luminous silver highlights that accentuate its brilliance.
Specificity
Certified organic wine and vegan friendly
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Grape variety
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Tasting notes
The clear ruby color, with purple highlights, captivates with its brilliance and youthfulness.
Specificity
Certified organic wine and vegan friendly
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Vintage
2025
Grape variety
50% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 20% Cinsault
Tasting notes
The 2025 vintage continues in the same elegant Provençal style as previous years, with a delicate, luminous pale pink colour.
Specificity
Certified organic wine and vegan friendly
Google Rating
4.4
Based on 426 reviews
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