History of Château-Grillet
Château-Grillet is one of the oldest and most exclusive appellations in France, with origins dating back to antiquity and a historical reputation for producing wines of great prestige, once enjoyed by European elites.
For centuries, the vineyard was owned by bourgeois families from Lyon until its acquisition in 2011 by Artémis Domaines, the group owned by François Pinault, which also owns prestigious estates in Bordeaux.
A unique monopole vineyard
Château-Grillet is an exceptional case in the wine world, as it is a complete monopole of approximately 3.5 hectares, where the appellation, vineyard, and producer are one and the same.
This tiny vineyard is located on extremely steep terraces with poor granite soils, which limit yields and concentrate quality to the highest level.
The Viognier terroir
The vineyard is planted exclusively with Viognier, a grape variety that reaches a unique expression here thanks to its sunny exposure, warm microclimate, and decomposed granite soils.
The terraced slopes and natural drainage force the vines to develop deep roots, bringing tension, minerality, and complexity to the wine.
Artisanal viticulture and extreme precision
Work at Château-Grillet is entirely manual due to the extreme slope of the vineyard, with precision viticulture aimed at preserving each parcel individually.
Harvesting is done in small crates, and vinification is carried out parcel by parcel, with aging in French oak barrels over long periods to preserve the wine’s identity.
Style and personality of the wine
Château-Grillet is a highly aromatic white wine with notes of stone fruits, white flowers, honey, soft spices, and a pronounced minerality.
On the palate, it is textured and enveloping, with vibrant freshness and excellent aging potential, considered one of the world’s great white wines for cellaring.
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