Château-Grillet (Neyret-Gachet)
Viognier
Tropical, rich, and slightly lactic. Fifth time tasting the 2006
Tropical, rich, and slightly lactic. Fifth time tasting the 2006
Jan 31st, 2018This was one of the first wines early on in my career that taught me the transcendence of wine. Chateau-Grillet, an appellation committed only to the production of Viognier in the most ethereal fashion. We enjoyed this gorgeous 2006 just last night on the island of Saint-Martin. A wine so precisely layered you'll never forget the personality & real depth that Viognier has the ability to display: gorgeous white florals, razor sharp lines of acidity & perfectly ripened guava, honeydew & honeycomb. So happy to have consumed this while in a state of complete relaxation. Experience, after all, reminds us of those moments that brought us to the exact spot that we are today. #grateful
This was one of the first wines early on in my career that taught me the transcendence of wine. Chateau-Grillet, an appellation committed only to the production of Viognier in the most ethereal fashion. We enjoyed this gorgeous 2006 just last night on the island of Saint-Martin. A wine so precisely layered you'll never forget the personality & real depth that Viognier has the ability to display: gorgeous white florals, razor sharp lines of acidity & perfectly ripened guava, honeydew & honeycomb. So happy to have consumed this while in a state of complete relaxation. Experience, after all, reminds us of those moments that brought us to the exact spot that we are today. #grateful
1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2016Not a Viognier person, but I could might be a The Viognier person.
Not a Viognier person, but I could might be a The Viognier person.
Mar 4th, 2014You can't, you won't, and you don't stop (drinking Viognier)! 2006 Grillet is now the sure shot! Damn. Love this. Worth the wait.
You can't, you won't, and you don't stop (drinking Viognier)! 2006 Grillet is now the sure shot! Damn. Love this. Worth the wait.
Mar 1st, 2014After years of surliness, somebody is open for bizness! Re-buy. Sweet Jebus, REBUY!
After years of surliness, somebody is open for bizness! Re-buy. Sweet Jebus, REBUY!
Feb 22nd, 2014So apparently not such a long shelf life. Would have to disagree, 2006 still has it but what struck most was how this wine is a shape shifter. Perfect for apéritif, fish, lamb, seaweed, rhubarb....Not in an insipid way though, surprising and exciting.
So apparently not such a long shelf life. Would have to disagree, 2006 still has it but what struck most was how this wine is a shape shifter. Perfect for apéritif, fish, lamb, seaweed, rhubarb....Not in an insipid way though, surprising and exciting.
Jun 5th, 2016