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Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, peach, almond, beeswax, ginger
Palate: rich stone fruit, hazelnut, mineral texture, Roussanne floral lift, long finish
The white Clos des Grives is biodynamically farmed Marsanne and Roussanne producing a rich, textural Crozes white at good value. The blanc represents around 10 percent of estate output.
What it pairs with
- Roast chicken with tarragon butter Rich Marsanne-based white suits cream and herb preparations with poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Fresh crab with aioli The wine's mineral freshness and peach fruit balance the richness of crab.More wines for crab →
- Penne with creamy mushroom sauce Hazelnut and mineral Marsanne white suits earthy cream pasta.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
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 Clos des Grives Blanc
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken with tarragon butter, Fresh crab with aioli, Penne with creamy mushroom sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The white Clos des Grives was added to Combier's single-parcel range in 1993, reflecting the biodynamic estate's desire to showcase both the red and white potential of their Crozes terroir.
- 1993First vintage of Clos des Grives blanc from biodynamic Marsanne and Roussanne
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Combier · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Marsanne (70%), Roussanne (30%)
- Classification
- Crozes-Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc
What does Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, peach, almond, beeswax, ginger. On the palate, rich stone fruit, hazelnut, mineral texture, Roussanne floral lift, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, mineral and peachy finish. The white Clos des Grives is biodynamically farmed Marsanne and Roussanne producing a rich, textural Crozes white at good value. The blanc represents around 10 percent of estate output.
When should I drink Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc?
Drink 3-12 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 Clos des Grives Blanc?
Roast chicken with tarragon butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh crab with aioli and Penne with creamy mushroom sauce. Rich Marsanne-based white suits cream and herb preparations with poultry.
What grapes are in Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc?
The blend is Marsanne (70%), Roussanne (30%). The wine is classified as Crozes-Hermitage AOC.
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