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2012 Gigondas “Les Racines”

Les Pallières
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Les Pallières sits nestled under the towering Dentelles de Montmirail, in the heart of Provence’s peaceful rustic countryside. Surrounding the winery are the vineyards that produce the cuvée “Les Racines,” a blend of Grenache (80%) with Syrah, Cinsault, and Clairette. The vines, which average almost 70 years of age, yield less fruit with each passing harvest; compounded with a poor bud break, only half the usual quantity remained in 2012. In spite of these setbacks, the vintage gave a wine of impressive concentration, dominated by profound velvety black fruit with a twist of réglisse and herbs of the garrigue. With its chewy tannins, it will reward patient cellaring, though the sumptuous fruit beckons immediate consumption. Whenever you may choose to pull the cork, you’ll find unmatched finesse in this bottling—a trademark of the Pallières terroir. –Anthony Lynch


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2012
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: 45 years average, 15 ha
Soil: Red sandy clay, Limestone, Scree
Aging: Wine ages in cuves for 10 months, then in foudres for 7-9 months
Farming: Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol: 14.5%

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Terroirs

Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.

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