2021 Grolleau
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The 2021 Val de Loire Grolleau, entirely crafted from Grolleau planted in clay and flinty soils, reveals a spicy, peppery bouquet with aromas of violet, flowers, iris, raspberries and cherries. Moderately weighted and round, supple and fresh, it’s juicy and perfectly balanced with a gourmand, mouthwatering finish. This is a lovely rendition of this grape. Matured on fine lees for 14 months in barrels and foudres.
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Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
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The 2021 Grolleau is full of personality—spicy and herbal, almost like a good tequila with its savory, agave character. Youthful and full of cool-climate energy and bright acidity, it's an alarm-clock of a wine—there's no way your palate won't be woken up. Despite the challenging season in 2021, it feels more tamed and balanced than 2020. It's such fun, but you are going to have to like a bit of acid. Serve ever-so-slightly chilled.