This Minervois blanc from Clos du Gravillas (a micro estate of only 5 hectares) is a surprisingly full, dry white wine, with generous complexity and notes of exotic fruit to boot. Grenache Blanc grapes are fermented and aged for 12 months on the lees in 400L Allier barrels. L'inattendu is forceful enough to enjoy with anchovies, truffles, or an elegant accompaniment to Comte or aged goat cheese. The wines from Clos du Gravillas give true meaning to the word "artisanal". (Mulan Chan, K&L Rhone and French Regional buyer)