What is Grenache blanc?

• White wine related to the red grape based Grenache Noir
• Straw-colored
• Excellent blending wine, often with Marsanne and Rousonne in Southern France
• Sometimes blended with red wines
• One of the White Chateauneuf-Du-Pape grapes
• Called Grenacha Blanca in Spain where it is grown in the North-East

Where is Grenache blanc from?

• From Northern Spain however, thrives in the Southern Rhone in France
• Common in the Languedoc / Roussillon region in France
• Also grown in California and South Africa

What does Grenache Blanc taste like?

• High in alcohol
• Crisp, dry acidity
• Full-bodied wine
• Aromas of green apple, mandarin, orange, peach, lime zest
• Palate of salty minerals, pear, almond, green herbs
• Very clean wine
• Often light licorice notes in the finish
• Excellent very cold unlike many white wines which tend to be better a little warmer after 10 minutes out of the fridge
• Similar to Sauvignon Blanc

What food pairs well with Grenache Blanc?

• Excellent aperitif as a parent cleaner, as well as a general summer wine
• Light wine which goes well with salads, soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert
• Any dishes with fennel or apple pair very well with Grenache Blanc
• Milder spice dishes such as satay, Moroccan foods
• Rich seafoods such as Lobster
• Fatty meats like braised short-rib, pork shoulder, brisket