Naked Wines Patrice Grasset Chenin Blanc Review

Patrice Merceron is a third-generation French winemaker at J. de Villebois and joined Naked Wines and produces wine under the brand Patrice Grasset a few years ago. He mainly produces very popular white wines from Loire Valley for Naked Wines.

Wine review by: Jessyca Frederick

Patrice Grasset Chenin Blanc
Patrice Grasset Chenin Blanc: front of bottle with wine in glass

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About this Wine

Wine: 2021 Patrice Grasset Chenin Blanc
Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: Loire Valley, France
Retail price: $30.99
Angel price: $15.99
Angels who would buy again: 91% of 235 would buy again
I consumed it: March 2023
My source: Nakedwines.com

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Patrice Grasset Chenin BlancBack Label

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From this winery: Naked Wines

Region: France

Wine color/style: White wine

Grape variety or blend: Chenin blanc

Tasting notes: Food-friendly

Patrice Grasset Chenin Blanc: What I think

I’m used to a fruit-forward, aromatic, opulent Chenin Blanc like the ones I get from Thacher Winery or Lone Madrone in Paso Robles.

This was not that. This was an understated, elegant wine with subtle hints of grapefruit and salinity. It was balanced and food-friendly, but just… subtle.

I can chalk this one up to the old wine adage that California wines are overripe when compared with French wines. Frankly I like the bolder style, but it’s also what I cut my teeth on. The biggest benefit of the French style of wine is that it goes well with more types of food.

Either way, a $15.99 Loire Valley Chenin Blanc that I’d happily drink again is a good thing to keep on my radar.

Last updated: March 29, 2023

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