2019 Savoie, Gringet, Les Perles du Mont-Blanc, Brut, Domaine du Gringet

Description

This fabulous traditional method sparkling wine is made in the Haute-Savoie village of Ayse from 100% Gringet, a rare local grape endemic to this region. The lemon gold colour and fine bubbles suggest this is a cut above many sparkling wines. This is confirmed on the nose with hints of yellow apple, pear and cape gooseberry mingling superbly with notes of bread and brioche.

The crisp, fresh palate has a delicate yellow peach and sweet apple edge. The freshness is wonderful, a signature quality of wines made from Gringet, and really lifts this lovely fizz on the bright, energetic finish.

Drink now to 2032

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (July 2023)

Colour White

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2019

Maturity Ready - at best

Grape List Other Varieties

Body Medium Bodied

Producer Domaine du Gringet

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 16/20

Traditional-method sparkling wine made in the Haute-Savoie village of Ayse from 100% Gringet, a rare local grape. This 2019 is the penultimate vintage of this wine grown and made by Gringet-reviver Dominique Belluard before his demise in 2021, after which his Domaine Belluard changed hands and was renamed Domaine du Gringet. It is a transitionary parcel, which doesn’t actually say Dom du Gringet on the label.Light and appley – very alpine with a hint of spring flowers, too. It's a pretty wine but without great depth.Drink 2022 - 2024jancis_robinson_mw MW, JancisRobinson.com (September 2023)

Drink 2022 - 2024

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Sep 2023)

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There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.

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