Château-Grillet 2008

This is unusual .. highly unusual .. extremely .. a wine from the Rhone area on Winehog. What can I say – grumpier old men – although lets be honest – this wine is quite a treat, as I do actually like (some few) wines from the area mentioned.

The Château Grillet is one of them – I have tasted this wine before – but we are talking about 20 years ago or so – so not in recent memory. The 2008 is however still quite young – medium intensity – citrus infused and floral notes – even a small reference of Chablis. On the palate medium body with citrus infused fruit and minerality, ripe apples, some toasted oak and matured notes of hazel nuts and honey. Rather complex and actually very enjoyable ..

(Drink from 2025) – Fine – (91p) – Tasted 23/05/2019

Latest tasting Notes for this producer

• Domaine d’Eugenie Grands Echezeaux 2014 November 21, 2019
• Domaine d’Eugenie, Chassagne-Montrachet Les Perclos 2015 June 29, 2019
• Domaine d’Eugenie, Vosne-Romanee 2013 June 4, 2016
• Domaine d’Eugenie, Vosne Romanee 2010 November 21, 2012
• Domaine d’Eugenie, Vosne Romanee 2008 April 10, 2012

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