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Synonyms
Grenache Gris is a grey grape variety, with its roots in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apricot, stonefruit and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Languedoc-Roussillon and Cotes Catalanes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for warm, dry environments.
It blends readily with Grenache and Viognier.
On other labels it goes by Grenache Gris.
At the table it suits snails with garlic butter, maryland crab cakes and smoked eel terrine.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Cotes Catalanes
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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snails with garlic butter
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Maryland crab cakes
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smoked eel terrine
Also labelled.
Grenache Gris.
Bottles to look for.
- Boulevard Napoleon Le Pal Grenache Gris, IGP Pays d'Herault, France
- Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Grenache Rose, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Celler Frisach Les Alifares, Terra Alta, Spain
- Chateau de Jau 'JauJau 1er' Blanc, IGP Cotes Catalanes, France
- Chateau de Sau Rivesaltes Rancio, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Maris Brama Jeunes Vignes Grenache Gris, Languedoc-Roussillon, Vin de France
- Cosmic Vinyaters Confianca Garnacha Roja Rose, Emporda, Spain
- Coume del Mas Folio Collioure Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Grenache Gris: common questions
01.What does Grenache Gris taste like?+
Grenache Gris tastes of apricot, stonefruit and floral. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Grenache Gris from?+
Grenache Gris originates in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Grenache Gris grown?+
The key regions for Grenache Gris are Languedoc-Roussillon and Cotes Catalanes.
04.What food pairs with Grenache Gris?+
Pour it with snails with garlic butter, maryland crab cakes and smoked eel terrine.
05.What else is Grenache Gris called?+
Grenache Gris is also labelled Grenache Gris.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.