Rhone - Grillons

Question 1

2014: Grillons: Côtes du Rhône Blanc, “1901”

Answer 1

85% Bourboulenc, 15% Ugni Blanc From a vineyard planted in 1901, this wine is a blend of Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc from vines planted in white clay with a Northeast exposure. Grapes are handpicked and then pressed with stems and left to settle overnight under cool, evening temperatures. It is fermented in vats and then aged in cask and cement agg for 5mths. Practicing Biodynamic. 14.5% Alc

Question 2

2015: Grillons: Côtes du Rhône Blanc, “1901”

Answer 2

85% Bourboulenc, 15% Ugni Blanc From a vineyard planted in 1901, this wine is a blend of Bourboulenc and Ugni Blanc from vines planted in white clay with a Northeast exposure. Grapes are handpicked and then pressed with stems and left to settle overnight under cool, evening temperatures. It is fermented in vats and then aged in cask and cement agg for 5mths. Practicing Biodynamic. 14.5% Alc

Question 3

2015: Grillons: Côtes du Rhône Blanc

Answer 3

Grenache Blanc 70% /Bourbelenc/Clairette 30% , sandy clay and limestone. Hand harvested. aged in 70% Stainless Steel, 30% in cement. Practicing Biodynamic. 14.5% Alc

Question 4

2014: Grillons: Côtes du Rhône Rouge, “Les Terres Blanches”

Answer 4

50% Grenache Noir, 50% Carignan Grown in white shale and rolled pebbles, these 60 year old vines receive southern exposure and are made using a combination of traditional vinification methods and of carbonic maceration in stainless steel. This cuvée undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged half in tank and half in barrique. The Carignan is lightly crushed and fermented for 6-7 days, with stems intact, at low temperatures, while the Grenache from old vines is destemmed and then fermented for 15-21 days. A portion of Grenache (destemmed) and Carignan (non-destemmed) is also blended in a concrete vat for fermentation to be added to the final blend. 14.5% Alc

Question 5

2015: Grillons: Côtes du Rhône Rouge

Answer 5

Grenache 40%, Cinsault 40%, Mourvedere 20% 40-80 year old vines. All Stainless Steel. Practicing Biodynamic. 13.5% Alc

Question 6

2015: Grillons: Cotes du Rhone Rouge, “L’Esprit Libre”

Answer 6

100% Cinsault. Coming Soon…