In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
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.
- 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
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.