Grenache
ReferenceRoussillon, Priorat, Southern Rhône
ABV13.5-16% — naturally high alcohol, sometimes fortified
Sub-styles
Tasting Notes
Strawberry, raspberry, white pepper, garrigue (lavender/thyme/rosemary), cinnamon, dried herbs, kirsch, leather. The white pepper note is Grenache's signature — if it smells like cracked white peppercorn over red berries, you've found it.
Brand Guide
Well
Borsao Garnacha ($8-12)
Call
Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône ($16-22)
Premium
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape ($50-70)
Top Shelf
Château Rayas ($200+)
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The Story
Ancient Iberian vine bearing fruit so ripe it blurs the line between table wine and fortified elixir.