DOMAINE LES PALLIERES Gigondas
ORIGIN:
Appellation: Gigondas AOC
Soil: limestone rock, red clay.
Grape Varieties: 80% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah-Cinsault , 5%Mourvèdre , 5%Clairette.
WINE-MAKING:
Grapes are hand-picked, with stringent double sorting at the vine. Gentle pressing and selective destemming, followed by 20 days' traditional fermentation in controlled-temperature concrete and wooden tanks. Pressing in a pneumatic press, then systematic malolactic fermentation
AGEING:
In concrete tanks for the first 8 months and then put in huge oak cask for a period of minimum 10 months. Finally bottled without filtration. Marketed at 2 years.
TASTING NOTES:
The wine has a light red cherry color carrying into the bouquet accented by a touch of cinnamon. The Grenache takes center stage on the palate with rich berry flavor, mineral notes, and a highlight of chalk. The mouthfeel is round with good tannic structure and a chewy finish. Very well balanced.
SERVING:
Serve at 17℃.