Grenache Noir

The lifeblood of southern France and Spain, Grenache Noir thrives in warm climates, producing wines of plush red fruit, spice, and Mediterranean herbs. Raspberry, strawberry, and white pepper lead in youth, while age brings deeper notes of leather, dried fig, and tobacco. High in alcohol and often low in tannin, Grenache excels in old-vine plantings, where it gains remarkable concentration and complexity. The backbone of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat, it offers both hedonistic pleasure and serious aging potential when handled with care.