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Synonyms
Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Languedoc and Roussillon, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apple, peach, apricot, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Languedoc, Roussillon and Côtes Catalanes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Viognier.
Watch for the synonyms: Garnacha Blanca and Garnacha Gris.
At the table it suits bouillabaisse, hainanese chicken rice and corn chowder.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Bouillabaisse
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Hainanese chicken rice
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Corn chowder
Also labelled.
Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha Gris.
Bottles to look for.
- Abbe Rous Banyuls Cornet & Cie Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Montana L'Astre Blanc, Cotes du Roussillon, France
- Clos Saint Sebastien Collioure 'Empreintes' Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Clos Saint Sebastien Collioure 'Inspiration Minerale', Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Comando G 'El Tamboril' Blanco Navatalgordo, Castilla y Leon, Spain
- Domaine de la Rectorie Collioure Blanc l'Argile, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine du Traginer Banyuls Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine Gauby 'Coume Gineste' Blanc, IGP Cotes Catalanes, France
Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris: common questions
01.What does Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris taste like?+
Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris tastes of green apple, peach, apricot, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris from?+
Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris originates in Languedoc and Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris grown?+
The key regions for Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris are Languedoc, Roussillon and Côtes Catalanes.
04.What food pairs with Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris?+
Pour it with bouillabaisse, hainanese chicken rice and corn chowder.
05.What else is Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris called?+
Grenache Blanc - Grenache Gris is also labelled Garnacha Blanca and Garnacha Gris.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.