Domaine Grier - Côtes du Roussillon Galamus 2012

Name: Domaine Grier - Côtes du Roussillon Galamus 2012
Brand: Domaine Grier
Rating: 3.9 (73 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon|Red wine

Roussillon

Red

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3.9/5 (73 customers)

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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...

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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