2021 Château Grillet Château-Grillet 750ml

2021 Château Grillet: Sovereign Monopole Rhône Viognier

The 2021 Château Grillet Château-Grillet 750ml represents an immaculate, soaring expression of one of France’s smallest, most aristocratic single-estate appellations. In particular, Château Grillet occupies a steep, south-facing granitic amphitheater above the Rhône River, enjoying a warm microclimate protected from northern winds. In addition, the classical, cool 2021 harvest provided razor-sharp aromatic definition, energetic acidity, and transparent terroir expressiveness.

Tasting Notes for 2021 Château Grillet

The wine opens with a soaring perfume of white peach, apricot blossom, candied ginger, and crushed granite stone. Furthermore, nuanced accents of Meyer lemon curd, honeysuckle, beeswax, and delicate woodsmoke unfold with hypnotic precision. On the palate, a silky, broad attack envelops the tongue, supported by perfectly resolved, cashmere tannins and bright acidity. Consequently, the finish resonates with savory elegance, energetic citrus lift, and noble granitic poise.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Château Grillet (Artémis Domaines)

• Vintage: 2021

• Appellation: Château-Grillet Monopole AOC, Northern Rhône, France

• Vineyard: Historical granite terraces

• Varietal: 100% Viognier

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2042

Estate History and Heritage

Celebrated since Roman times and praised by Thomas Jefferson, Château Grillet is an independent appellation consisting of a single 3.5-hectare estate. Specifically, acquired by François Pinault’s Artémis Domaines (Château Latour) in 2011, the property underwent certified organic conversion and precise parcel restructuring. Moreover, aging in fine French oak casks endows this legendary Viognier with multi-decade cellar longevity.

Today, the 2021 Château Grillet is recognized as a modern benchmark for the historic estate. As a result, this bottle is an indispensable cornerstone for world-class collections.