This is what good wine from the Loin de l'oeil grape tastes like

Loin de l'oeil—often corrupted to Len de l'en—is an indigenous grape from the Gaillac region of France. Only here, in the South-West of France, can you find this distinctive, high-quality grape. It produces a robust, smooth, and fruity white wine.

Check out our wine made from Loin de l'oeil grapes

"Far from sight" is a loose translation for Loin de l'oeil. No one knows for sure how this grape got its special name. Probably because the grapes grow relatively far from the axil (the "eye") of the stem.

It's certain that you won't often see it. Loin de l'oeil is rare. In the nineteenth century, 30% of the vineyards in Gaillac were still planted with it. That percentage has shrunk considerably over time.

As long as it remains a required ingredient in the white AOC Gaillac, Loin de l'oeil will never die out. However, officially, Gaillac winemakers have been allowed to substitute it for Sauvignon Blanc since 2007. Some are happy about this, as Loin de l'oeil is prone to rot. Fortunately, most cling to the region's age-old traditions.

We currently have one wine made from the Loin de l'oeil grape in our range. You can view our Loin de l'oeil wine here.