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2021 Gigondas “Terrasse du Diable”
Domaine Les Pallières
The hint of prunes and smoke and the rustic, chalky tannins here put the more pastoral feel of the Pallières ambiance on display. Violets and dark berries dominate the palate, with a pleasant wild side lurking below the surface.
—Chris Santini
| Wine Type: | red |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | 90% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Clairette |
| Appellation: | Gigondas |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Southern Rhône |
| Producer: | Les Pallières |
| Winemaker: | Daniel & Frédéric Brunier |
| Vineyard: | 45 years average, 10 ha |
| Soil: | Red sandy clay, Limestone, Scree |
| Aging: | Wine ages in cuves for 10 months, then in foudres for 12 months |
| Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
| Alcohol: | 14.5% |
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