Taste the Difference Discovery Collection Loin de l'Oeil, Gaillac, Southwest France 2022

New to the excellent Sainsbury's Discovery Collection, this concentrated, characterful wine from Gaillac is made from Loin de l'Oeil grapes that are left to partially dry on the vine. With 11% of Sauvignon Blanc in the blend, this is a smoky, mineral wine with notes of graphite and a stony character that's balanced by creaminess from time on lees and crisp, fresh citrus. One for wine adventurers to explore.