"Superb ensemble with delicate blackberry and nutmeg fruit. A juicy, delicious cuvée built around fine tannins and supple substance. Long-lasting, with notes of black fruit and blueberry. Charm assured. (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau)
Features
Estate
Domaine de Galuval
Cuvée
Cuvée Grand Coeur
Vintage
2012
Designation
Cairanne
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Grenache, Syrah
Terroirs
varied terroirs (clay, pebbles, gravel) with southern and south-western exposure
Viticulture
traditional agriculture respecting the environment
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in temperature-controlled vats and pre-fermentation maceration
Breeding
14 months in Burgundy barrels
Alcohol content
14 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep ruby red colour
Nose
with aromas of stewed black fruits, cocoa and sweet spices.
Mouth
full-bodied and long, with supple, elegant tannins
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairing
à déguster sur des viandes rouges, des grillades, des fromages...<br/>
Domaine de Galuval
Cairanne
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2015 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the wine:
A "big heart" indeed, this half-grenache, half-syrah cuvée. A complex, warm wine (cherry brandy, spices, liquorice, wood) with a solid structure."
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 16/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
Superb ensemble of delicate blackberry and nutmeg fruit. A juicy, delicious cuvée built around fine tannins and supple substance. Long-lasting, with notes of black fruit and blueberry. Charm guaranteed.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. ROMEO A. Published on 13/04/2018
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE B. Published on 28/08/2015
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Note and review by Mme NATHALIE N. Published on 04/06/2015
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