Wines made from Grolleau grapes of Crémant de Loire
Discover the best wines made with Grolleau as a single variety or as a blend of Crémant de Loire.
More informations about the variety Grolleau
Grolleau noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Loire Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches of grapes of medium size. Grolleau noir can be found in several vineyards: Loire Valley, South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.
More informations about the region of Loire Valley
Crémant de Loire is the regional appellation for Sparkling wines from Anjou, Saumur and Touraine - the heart of France's Loire Valley wine region. Chenin Blanc is the main ingredient. A wide range of other traditional Loire grape varieties can be used. These include the obvious choices of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis, Grolleau Noir and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the typical flavors of the Grolleau grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Grolleau
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Grolleau
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Grolleau
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Grolleau
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- YeastPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- EarthPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- OakPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- CreamPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- BriochePresent in 1% of Grolleau
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- PearPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- LemonPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Grolleau
News about the grape variety Grolleau
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