Wines made from Grolleau grapes - Page 3
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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.
What are the typical flavors of the Grolleau grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Grolleau
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Grolleau
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Grolleau
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Grolleau
- EarthPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- OakPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Grolleau
- GrassPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- CherryPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- LemonPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- RhubarbPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- CassisPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Grolleau
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Grolleau
News about the grape variety Grolleau
Bordeaux winemaker turns north to make Breton Chardonnay
Lamballe, CEO of window manufacturer FenêtréA, purchased the 25-hectare property Kerfraval in the village of Baden, near the natural harbour of the Gulf of Morbihan, in March 2022. Sallaud will transform Kerfraval into a wine estate, named Domaine Lamballe, comprising a winery – where he will make still and sparkling wine – a visitor centre and six gites. ‘We will plant 10ha of Chardonnay in April this year to make still and sparkling wines,’ Sallaud told Decanter. ‘Mr Lamballe loves Chablis, he ...
Napa Valley mourns the passing of Margaret Duckhorn
The eponymous winery started by her and her former husband Dan, Duckhorn Vineyards, was founded in 1976. The brand would be among the first to feature Merlot as more than merely a blending grape. Duckhorn helped ignite America’s love for the grape. Born in New York State, Margaret travelled much throughout her life, growing up in a military family. Her collegiate studies would lead her to Germany where she would discover a love for wine. Upon returning to the US she would complete three degrees ...
Château Pédesclaux certified organic in long-term sustainability plan
Speaking exclusively to Decanter, Jacky Lorenzetti, owner of the 52ha estate since 2009, spoke of his conviction to sustainable viticulture and a desire to produce the best wine possible in harmony with nature. Despite organic practices beginning at the estate 10 years ago in 2012, official conversion began in 2019. ‘When we arrived, we had a lot of work to do to bring soil back to life’, says the real estate investor and owner of Bordeaux estates Château Lafon-Rochet and Château Lilian Ladouys ...