Le Clos des GrillonsLes Grillons
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Bourboulenc and the Clairette.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Les Grillons from the Le Clos des Grillons
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Grillons of Le Clos des Grillons in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Les Grillons of Le Clos des Grillons in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of green apple, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Les Grillons
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Grillons
Original food and wine pairings with Les Grillons
The Les Grillons of Le Clos des Grillons matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of rabbit stew the old fashioned way, sea bass wrapped in salt crust or mushrooms stuffed with tomme and rosemary.
Details and technical informations about Le Clos des Grillons's Les Grillons.
Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc
Fresh and aromatic whites with an ample palate and preserved acidity despite the sun, on discreet aromas of white flowers (broom), citrus, exotic fruits, fennel and saline marine notes. Very late-ripening, retaining freshness in hot climates. Essential component of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, white Côtes-du-Rhône and Bandol blanc, and the absolute signature of La Clape AOC. Native southern French variety with very late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Grillons from Le Clos des Grillons are 2018, 2015, 2016, 2013 and 2014.
Informations about the Le Clos des Grillons
The Le Clos des Grillons is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
