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Synonyms
Grolleau Gris is a rosé grape variety, with its roots in Loire Valley, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, minerality, fresh herbs and floral notes.
It is planted most seriously in Loire Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for temperate.
On other labels it goes by Groslot Gris.
At the table it suits oysters with vinegar, hot smoked salmon and paprika-spiced chicken.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Oysters with vinegar
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Hot smoked salmon
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Paprika-spiced chicken
Also labelled.
Groslot Gris.
Bottles to look for.
- Alexis Hudon 'Le Groslot', Vin de France
- Clement & Florian Berthier 'Gro-low', Loire, France
- Domaine Andree L'Etreinte, IGP Val de Loire, France
- Domaine de Haute Perche Le P'tit Gris, IGP Val de Loire, France
- Domaine de la Grange aux Belles 'Coup de Grisou' Grolleau Gris, Loire, Vin de France
- Domaine des Herbauges Collection Plaisir Grolleau Gris, IGP Val de Loire, France
- Domaine des Herbauges Collection Terroir Grolleau Gris Rose, IGP Val de Loire, France
- Domaine du Haut Bourg Grolleau Gris Rose, IGP Val de Loire, France
Grolleau Gris: common questions
01.What does Grolleau Gris taste like?+
Grolleau Gris tastes of citrus, minerality, fresh herbs and floral notes. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Grolleau Gris from?+
Grolleau Gris originates in Loire Valley, France.
03.Where is Grolleau Gris grown?+
The key regions for Grolleau Gris are Loire Valley.
04.What food pairs with Grolleau Gris?+
Pour it with oysters with vinegar, hot smoked salmon and paprika-spiced chicken.
05.What else is Grolleau Gris called?+
Grolleau Gris is also labelled Groslot Gris.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.