Domaine Grier - Côtes du Roussillon Galamus 2012
Roussillon
Red
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3*Étoile
Hachette
"Made from the Grenache-Syrah-Carignan trilogy, which thrives on the black soils of the upper Agly valley, this 2012, aged for a year in barrel, delighted the judges, who emphasized the complexity of its palette, where spices, cocoa and vanilla blend perfectly with the ripe, liquorice fruit of the Syrah and the very Grenache cherry. On the palate, it adds a touch of toast, combining volume, fine tannins and fresh minerality - the mark of the terroir". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)
Features
Estate
Domaine Grier
Cuvée
Galamus
Vintage
2012
Designation
Côtes du Roussillon
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
35% Syrah, 35% Grenache Noir, 30% Carignan Noir
Terroirs
schistose marl soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming and light crushing. Fermentation at around 26°C. Reassembly. Pressing, racking and blending before ageing.
Breeding
in barrel
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
complex. Balanced woodiness and fruitiness
Mouth
Noble, powerful tannins. Roundness and fullness.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with a pavé de boeuf, a game stew, a pierrade...
Domain Grier
Côtes du Roussillon
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain Noted Selected (An estate or house that has seduced us with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) 3***Star (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (guide 2019) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Made from the Grenache-Syrah-Carignan trilogy, which thrives on the black soils of the upper Agly valley, this 2012, aged for a year in barrel, delighted the judges, who emphasized the complexity of its palette, where spices, cocoa and vanilla blend perfectly with the ripe, liquorice fruit of the Syrah and the very Grenache cherry. The palate, likewise, adds a toasty touch, combining volume, fine tannins and fresh minerality - the mark of the terroir.
About the domain :
The Grier family, owners of a vineyard in South Africa renowned for its sparkling wines, set up this 25-hectare estate in the Fenouillèdes region in 2006. They have entrusted the reins to Raphël Graugnard, who brings all his experience to bear in making wines that symbolize the successful union of the Old and New Worlds.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 73 reviews
Note and review by M. JACQUES B. Published on 14/12/2019
Excellent, surprising value for money. When will the next wines be available on the site? Excellent estate. I recommend
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Note and review by M. ALEXANDRE P. Published on 07/01/2019
A velvet!
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Note and review by M. HERVE A. Published on 27/04/2018
A beautiful harmony, with the power of the Grenache-Syrah-Carignan grape varieties, but this power is gently controlled.
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Note and review by M. ERIC A. Published on 12/03/2018
Delivering quality
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Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 01/06/2017
Improves with age, aromas develop with scents of garrigue and mellow woodiness
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE Q. Published on 26/05/2017
Excellent. They were right to come to France to make wine.
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Note and review by M. FABIEN Q. Published on 22/03/2017
Dominant cherry aromas - good wine pleasure
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Note and review by M. LOUIS D. Published on 10/03/2017
Heel gebalanceerd, zo mooi dat die haast een beetje mat is, mooi geur.
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Note and review by M. MICHEL D. Published on 28/06/2016
A powerful, well-made wine that should benefit from ageing.
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Note and review by M. J CHRISTOPHE D. Published on 27/06/2016
explosion of ripe fruit!
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