In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium-Long, Peachy Mineral finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sea bream with fennel
    The wine's fresh mineral character complements delicate white fish.
  • Mussels in white wine and cream
    Classic shellfish and Northern Rhone white is a reliable pairing.
  • Gratin de courgettes with goat cheese
    The wine's stone fruit and minerals balance a simple vegetable gratin.

History

Graillot's Crozes blanc has been produced alongside the red since the late 1980s. Like the red, it has established itself as a reliable benchmark for the appellation at excellent value.

  1. 1988 — Graillot begins producing Crozes blanc alongside the flagship red

Facts

Producer
Domaine Alain Graillot
Grapes
Marsanne (75%), Roussanne (25%)
Classification
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Oak
10 months in used French oak barrels
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 20-30 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
1988

Tags

dry marsanne medium acid medium body medium term mood easygoing mood elegant occasion weeknight old world pairs with shellfish pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price trade up roussanne still white value pick
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