Grolleau Gris
White wine grape variety
Also known as Grolleau Gris Loire
Grolleau Gris is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white peach, citrus, white blossom note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(−) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Gris and Chenin Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on white-peach citrus fruit with floral edge.
- Check structure as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Grolleau Gris profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium minus acid anchor.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Anjou · Touraine · Loire Valley
- Classic styles: Grey-berried mutation of Grolleau (#5073) increasingly used for fresh low-extraction Loire whites and roses · Delicate citrus-peach profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Grolleau Gris a red or white grape variety?
Grolleau Gris is a white wine grape variety.
What does Grolleau Gris smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Grolleau Gris include white peach, citrus and white blossom note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(−) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Grolleau Gris?
Documented tells for Grolleau Gris: Anchor on white-peach citrus fruit with floral edge. and Check structure as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Grolleau Gris most often confused with in blind tasting?
Grolleau Gris is most commonly confused with Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Grolleau. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Grolleau Gris grown?
Classic regions for Grolleau Gris include Anjou, Touraine and Loire Valley.