Domaine Jones Vineyard Collection Grenache Gris

£18.25

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Domaine Jones Vineyard Collection Grenache Gris is the main estate white wine from Domaine Jones, located in the Languedoc Roussillon. It is 100% Grenache Gris and is part of Katie’s “Vineyard Collection” which also includes a Syrah, Carignan, an Orange Macabeu and a Carignan Blanc de Noirs.

Domaine Jones is owned and operated by Katie Jones, a passionate winemaker with deep roots in the Languedoc region. Before establishing her vineyard, Katie spent nearly two decades as Sales and Marketing Director for the Mont Tauch co-operative. Her journey took a transformative turn in 2007 when she fell in love with a small, 3.5-hectare vineyard in the Maury Valley. In 2008, she acquired this vineyard, known as La Sanayre Est, nestled in the shadow of the historic Queribus Castle. Surrounded by wild scrubland, or garrigue, the vineyard boasts over 8,000 vines planted on slopes of black schist. The vines planted here include Carignan, Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, and Muscat.

Katie’s inaugural wines from Domaine Jones included a Jones Red, a Jones White (made from Grenache Gris), and a Fitou. These have now been joined by various other wines including a rosé, the intriguingly named Hairy Grenache, and more. The wine-making philosophy at Domaine Jones is to employ traditional, down-to-earth farming methods and innovative winemaking techniques to capture the characteristics of the terroir and the local area.

Katie has a deep appreciation for old vines and has been steadily acquiring small, ancient vineyards near Tuchan whenever possible. She is a proud member of The Old Vine Conference and runs a popular “Adopt an Old Vine” initiative through her website. Many of these vineyards are home to low-yielding vines that are up to 100 years old. These old plots often feature a mix of grape varieties co-planted in the same vineyard—a traditional practice from the early 20th century.

The fruit for the Domaine Jones Vineyard Collection Grenache Gris comes from Katie’s newly acquired vineyard under the imposing Cathar Castle of Aguilar in Tuchan. The vineyard is called ‘La Grande Pièce’ and the vines are at least 50 years old. They were destined to be ripped up and replanted with higher yielding vines when Katie saved them.

100% Grenache Gris.

Tasting Notes

Domaine Jones Vineyard Collection Grenache Gris is a dry white wine with great minerality. It has an intense and richly fruited nose with notes of spring flowers, almond blossom, melon and pear, as well as fennel, herb and spice notes. The palate is textured and broad with rich melon and herbs.

Drink With

Try Domaine Jones Grenache Gris with a medley of fresh summer dishes, plump grilled prawns, juicy scallops, wild mushrooms or roast chicken. Jones Grenache Gris is also great by itself as an aperitif.

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