{"product_id":"grolleau-gris-igp-val-de-loire-2025","title":"Grolleau Gris IGP Val de Loire 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrolleau Gris is a pink-grey-skinned variety native to the western Loire. These grapes come from vines of around 20 years old at Bouaye, where proximity to the Lac de Grand-Lieu and Atlantic helps preserve acidity as the aromatic fruit ripens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are gently pressed and cool-fermented to retain their floral and stone-fruit character. Several months on the lees bring a silky texture and extra length while leaving the wine unoaked, fresh and clearly varietal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery pale silver-straw with subtle grey reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApricot, lychee and melon are framed by white flowers, citrus peel and a light note of sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic and gently rounded, with ripe stone fruit balanced by zippy acidity. A fine mineral line and touches of ginger and citrus carry the long, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry with grilled squid and lemon, asparagus with goat's curd, lightly spiced chicken skewers, or a salad of crab, cucumber and herbs. Its aromatic lift also makes it a fine aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Haut Bourg is a four-generation family estate in Bouaye, south of Nantes, now run by brothers Hervé and Nicolas Choblet. The vineyards lie between the Lac de Grand-Lieu, the Loire and the Atlantic, a setting that moderates temperatures and supports fresh, evenly ripened fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrolleau Gris is little known outside the Pays Nantais, which makes this wine a revealing alternative to Sauvignon Blanc. The Choblets preserve its distinctive apricot, floral and spice character rather than forcing it into a more familiar international mould.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Haut Bourg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849008889916,"sku":"HBGRIS25","price":15.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-du-haut-bourg-grolleau-gris-igp-val-de-loire-2025-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377237","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/grolleau-gris-igp-val-de-loire-2025","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}