Château Grillet
Château Grillet is the only appellation in France provided by a single one winery. With 3,5ha/8.6acres, Château Grillet is also one the smallest!
Château Grillet is much like Condrieu, a full-body aromatic white wine made with Viognier. Because of the compact terroir, the wine is often outstanding, simply one of the best in France. Château Grillet is supposed to be an unique wine: both dry and sweet at the same time! However the price prevents wine lovers from tasting the experience. Château Grillet costs at least $100 a bottle.
Château Grillet wine information:
Name:
Appellation Château Grillet Controlée
Location:
Right bank of Rhone river, close to Condrieu
Places:
2 villages: Vérin and Saint Michel sur Rhône
Soil:
Granite and sand
Size:
3.5 ha (less than 9 acres)
Production:
13,000 bottles
Grapes: Viognier
Type of wines:
Full flavor dry white wine
Age:
5 to 15 years and more
Vintages (recommended):
2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1990
Aromas:
Apricot
Peach
Food:
Truffle
Foie gras
Fish
Cheese:
Roquefort
