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2011 Gigondas “Les Racines”
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On a cold January morning, I stood in the Racines vineyard after a tasting at Domaine Les Pallières. Daniel Brunier, co-proprietor at Pallières, was explaining the significance of the soil types and the old-vine Grenache that make this vineyard so unique. There’s nothing like a vigneron’s words to help with your understanding of wine. Daniel said the 2011 crop was tiny, but the overall quality was outstanding. The 2011 Les Racines has a deep core of dark berry fruits, notes of licorice, or réglisse, and a concentrated texture that conveys power with silkiness. If you’re searching for greatness in Gigondas, here’s where to find it.
**Extremely limited quantities, maximum four bottles per purchase**
—Steve Waters
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah & Cinsault, 5% Clairette |
Appellation: | Gigondas |
Country: | France |
Region: | Southern Rhône |
Producer: | Les Pallières |
Winemaker: | Daniel & Frédéric Brunier |
Vineyard: | 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) |
Soil: | Red sandy clay, limestone scree |
Aging: | Wine ages in cuves for 10 months, then in foudres for 7-9 months |
Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
Alcohol: | 14.5% |
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