Rhône theme
Online-Only Auction, 14 - 21 February 2022
Rhône theme
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About this Item
A standard-bearer of Gigondas, Domaine Les Pallières is one of the longest running estates in the Southern Rhône. From the 15th century until 1998, the Domaine belonged to the same family. However, due to its decline over the years and no future successors, Les Pallières was sold to brothers – Daniel and Frédéric Brunier – of Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, and the American importer Kermit Lynch. The passionate trio restored the vineyards, built a new winery and, with their focus on terroir, have led Les Pallières in a new direction, bottling two standout cuvées each year – Terrasse de Diable and Les Racines.
Critics Ratings
‘There's a sassafras-like spice note to this wine, along with ripe cherries and hints of clove and allspice. Like the Terrasse de Diable, it's full-bodied and silky in texture, but the Racines seems to carry its alcohol better. Both of these Gigondas are matured exclusively in 60-hectoliter foudres, so there's no obvious oak influence. From 75-year-old vines (80% Grenache) at lower elevation.’ - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Oct 2017)
‘Brilliant ruby. Explosive dark berry preserve, incense and lavender scents, along with hints of allspice and dusty minerals. Sweet and focused on the palate, offering concentrated boysenberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors that smoothly blend depth and vivacity. Closes on a gently tannic note, showing strong persistence, excellent clarity and a lingering floral quality.’ - Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 91-93/100 (Sept 2017)
Provenance
Private Client
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