Finding Testut's Grenouille presents a challenge.
Their holdings in this tiny 10ha Grand Cru are a mere 0.32ha.
From their tiny parcel, they produce what is very easily my favorite example of Grenouilles (Testut uses the Grenouille spelling).
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Compared to the mighty power of Les Clos, Grenouilles can come off as being relatively delicate. However, in Testut's hands, the Grand Cru assumes serious intensity while maintaining the site's unique feathery signature.
Testut's 2021 Grenouille is a brilliant example of the wine. Its saline mineral presence is utterly saturating. The wine offers up many of the best qualities of 2021 white Burgundy. The mid-palate has a beautiful, racy drive and incredible balance.
The wine is extremely saline. This saline element delivers straight Chablisiènne minerality. Along with this, there's an incredible amount of punch married to a delightful sense of levity.
I'm going to wrap this up. Testut's Grenouille isn't widely known, but those who know the wine never miss an opportunity to buy it. Allocations are typically dished out in case quantities. I feel lucky to have landed this parcel, but in reality, it's a very modest amount.
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Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
