As winemakers treat Grenache with more care, it’s showing its lighter, more expressive side. Chris Losh says it’s one of the most exciting developments in red wine today.
The EU Commission reports a wine harvest 6% lower than in 2022, while the French Ministry of Agriculture's third harvest forecast expects levels above its five-year average.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.