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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled sea bream with fennel The wine's fresh mineral character complements delicate white fish.More wines for fish →
- Mussels in white wine and cream Classic shellfish and Northern Rhone white is a reliable pairing.More wines for mussels →
- Gratin de courgettes with goat cheese The wine's stone fruit and minerals balance a simple vegetable gratin.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
Saint-Félicien
Our pick The accords-mets-vins.fr guide names Crozes-Hermitage blanc first in its answer on white wines for this creamy, slightly milky cheese. A dry Marsanne-Roussanne white raised in used barrels cuts the richness without the heavy oak or sharp acidity the guide warns against.
Picodon
Our pick The accords-mets-vins.fr guide names Crozes-Hermitage blanc among its whites for Picodon, Marsanne and Roussanne wines it says bring floral and fruity notes. Their round, dry body meets the cheese's goaty tang and its mushroom and hazelnut notes.
How to serve Crozes-Hermitage Blanc
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sea bream with fennel, Mussels in white wine and cream, Gratin de courgettes with goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 1988Graillot begins producing Crozes blanc alongside the flagship red
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Alain Graillot · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Crozes-Hermitage Blanc
What does Crozes-Hermitage Blanc taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium-long, peachy mineral finish.
When should I drink Crozes-Hermitage Blanc?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Crozes-Hermitage Blanc?
Grilled sea bream with fennel is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mussels in white wine and cream and Gratin de courgettes with goat cheese. The wine's fresh mineral character complements delicate white fish.
What grapes are in Crozes-Hermitage Blanc?
The blend is Marsanne (75%), Roussanne (25%). The wine is classified as Crozes-Hermitage AOC.
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