In the glass
Aroma: white peach, exotic fruit, rose petal, sea salt
Palate: white peach, strawberry, fresh acidity, saline
Pale rosé from direct pressing of Grenache Gris (with Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault); fruits blancs et exotiques aromatics with a saline finish.
What it pairs with
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Grilled langoustines
Direct-press rosé's pale fruit and saline finish carry shellfish. -
Salade Nicoise
The wine's freshness lifts the salad's anchovy and tomato. -
Aioli platter
Saline-led rose suits Provencal garlic-mayo and steamed vegetables.
History
Gris de Gris is the saline pale rosé of Fontsainte, named for the direct pressing of Grenache Gris (gris = grey-skinned variant). A reference Languedoc rosé.
- 1990 — First vintage of Gris de Gris in current form
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Fontsainte
- Grapes
- Grenache Gris, Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault
- Classification
- AOC Corbieres
- Oak
- stainless steel, no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Gris de Gris
What does Fontsainte Gris de Gris taste like?
White peach, exotic fruit, rose petal and sea salt on the nose; white peach, strawberry, fresh acidity and saline on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a medium finish.
When should I drink Fontsainte Gris de Gris?
Drink within 1 to 3 years from vintage. Serve cool but not ice-cold; pull the cork and pour.
What grapes are in Gris de Gris?
Direct-pressed Grenache Gris (grey-skinned Grenache) with Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault. Five varieties total.
What food pairs with Fontsainte Gris de Gris?
Grilled langoustines is the canonical pairing; direct-press rosé's pale fruit and saline finish carry shellfish. Salade Nicoise and an aioli platter are equally strong matches.