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Len de l'El

Len de l'El wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
France
Top region
Gaillac
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Len de l’El is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Gaillac, France.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, varies and medium alcohol.

Look for floral, fruity and herbal.

The regions that matter for it are Gaillac.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for temperate.

It blends readily with Mauzac and Ondenc.

Watch for the synonyms: Len de l’Elh.

At the table it suits grilled sardines, crispy garlic and chili prawns and apricot tart.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium-low
Sweetness
Varies
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
floralfruity
Aromas
herbal
Styles
drysweetsparkling

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 grilled sardines
02 crispy garlic and chili prawns
03 apricot tart

Also labelled.

Len de l'Elh.

Bottles to look for.

  • Chateau Clement Termes Blanc Perle, Gaillac, France
  • Chateau Haut Monplaisir Blanc Moelleux, IGP Cotes du Lot, France
  • Domaine de la Chanade 'Les Rials' Loin de l'Oeil sur Lie, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France
  • Domaine de Labarthe Blanc Doux, Gaillac, France
  • Domaine Duffau Loin de l'Oeil, Gaillac, France
  • Domaine Duffau OR N1 Loin de l'Oeil, Gaillac, France
  • Domaine Gayrard 'Ori' Orange, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France
  • Domaine Gayrard Loin de l'Oeil, IGP Cotes du Tarn, France

Len de l'El: common questions

01.
What does Len de l'El taste like?
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Len de l'El tastes of floral, fruity and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Len de l'El from?
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Len de l'El originates in Gaillac, France.
03.
Where is Len de l'El grown?
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The key regions for Len de l'El are Gaillac.
04.
What food pairs with Len de l'El?
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Pour it with grilled sardines, crispy garlic and chili prawns and apricot tart.
05.
What else is Len de l'El called?
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Len de l'El is also labelled Len de l'Elh.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.

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