The 2015 Château Grillet is a white wine of rare elegance and depth, offering a unique sensory experience thanks to its exceptional terroir and the purity of Viognier. This is a gastronomic wine, perfect for accompanying refined dishes or for being savored on its own to fully appreciate its many facets and long aging potentia.
2015 Château Grillet
€372.00
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The 2015 Château Grillet is a white wine of rare elegance and depth, offering a unique sensory experience thanks to its exceptional terroir and the purity of Viognier. This is a gastronomic wine, perfect for accompanying refined dishes or for being savored on its own to fully appreciate its many facets and long aging potentia.
Winery: Château Grillet
Grape Varieties: Viognier
Region: Northern Rhône Valley, Rhône Valley, France
Appellation: Condrieu
Color: White
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Rating: 96 by Jeff Leve (2014 Vintage)
Description
The 2015 Château Grillet is an exceptional white wine from one of the smallest and most prestigious appellations in the Rhône Valley, located in the northern part of the region. Château Grillet is a historic and unique estate, owning a monopole appellation that spans just 3.5 hectares. This rare and exceptional terroir is entirely planted with Viognier, the emblematic grape variety of the region, which reveals its full richness and refinement in this wine.
The 2015 vintage from Château Grillet comes from a terroir characterized by granite soils and terraces on steep slopes. The old vines, combined with a unique microclimate, produce a wine of great concentration and complexity. This particular vintage benefits from a warm year, resulting in a rich and opulent wine.
Blend
This wine is 100% Viognier, a noble grape known for its floral aromas and generous texture.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The 2015 Château Grillet shows a bright golden-yellow color, reflecting its excellent maturity.
Nose: The nose is intense and complex, revealing aromas of white flowers, ripe apricot, peach, and exotic fruits, with subtle hints of honey and sweet spices.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is rich and opulent, with a silky texture and great depth. Flavors of stone fruits, pear, and almond intertwine with notes of vanilla and a distinctive minerality. The finish is long and persistent, with a refreshing balance that perfectly complements the wine’s aromatic richness.
Aging Potential
The 2015 Château Grillet can be enjoyed now to appreciate its complexity and fullness. However, it can also age for 10 to 20 years, gaining subtlety and developing more evolved aromas of dried fruits and truffle.
Food Pairings
Grilled or poached lobster
Turbot fillet with hollandaise sauce
Langoustine and saffron risotto
Soft-ripened cheeses such as Saint-Marcellin
Noble poultry, such as Bresse chicken with cream
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