Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas Les Racines 2020

Gigondas “Les Racines” 2020 95VM
Les Pallieres
(Brunier Family - Vieux Telegraphe)
Southern Rhone

$44.99
$41.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves3)
 
• 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah/Cinsault (co-planted), 5% Clairette
• Vines average 70 years of age in red sandy clay, limestone, and scree soils, 15 ha
• Vineyards are situated on stepped, terraced land from the lieu-dit, Les Pallières, located around the winery and cellars (at 250 meters in altitude)
• Traditional fermentation lasts 25-30 days in temperature-controlled cement cuves and wooden vats
• Wine ages in cuves for 10 months, then in foudres for 7-9 months
• Wine is bottled unfiltered and is released two years after the harvest
• Finished cuvée showcases the vineyard parcels around the domaine with the oldest vines—with the emphasis on freshness and extravagant cornucopian fruit

95 Vinous Media
Shimmering ruby-red. The bouquet evokes pungent cherry, dark berry, floral, licorice, black tea and smoky mineral aromas. Youthfully taut bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors show excellent depth, and a spicy touch of cracked pepper sharpens the back half. Subtly chewy tannins build on a very long, penetrating finish that leaves bitter chocolate and candied lavender notes behind.