Château-Grillet 2001
White
Château-Grillet, France
7.5
WineSaint
Piercing acidity and stony minerality define this classic expression. Lime zest and white peach weave through granite-like structure, while waxy texture adds richness mid-palate. The finish shows remarkable persistence with herb-laced stone fruit that builds beautifully.
lime zestwhite peachgranite mineralityherbs
Label
Château-Grillet
→Château-Grillet is one of France's smallest and most singular appellations: a single-estate AC in the northern Rhône producing exclusively white wine from Viognier, sourced from a steep granite amphitheatre above the river.