1*Étoile
Hachette
"The upper Agly valley and its black, schistose soils bring finesse and elegance to the wines, while preserving volume and substance, provided they are vinified with mastery. This cuvée is a good example, offering the liquorice finesse of syrah, the gentle roundness of grenache and the elegance of carignan. Carignan, the much-maligned grape variety, serves here as both support and foil for the team. Aromas? The ageing contributes to the palette, which combines cherry brandy, undergrowth and a touch of cocoa". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)
Features
Estate
Domaine Grier
Cuvée
Galamus
Vintage
2013
Designation
Côtes du Roussillon
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
35% Syrah, 35% Grenache Noir, 30% Carignan
Terroirs
schistose marl soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming followed by light crushing. Temperature-controlled fermentation (26°C).
Breeding
12 months in barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
complex, with a fine balance between woodiness and fruitiness
Mouth
round and ample with noble, powerful tannins.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with oriental cuisine (couscous, tajine, lamb meatballs), paella, olive and dried tomato cake...
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 (2017 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2019) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The upper reaches of the Agly valley, with its black, schistose soils, bring finesse and elegance to the wines, while preserving their volume and substance, provided they are vinified with mastery. This cuvée is a good example, offering the liquorice finesse of syrah, the gentle roundness of grenache and the elegance of carignan. Carignan, the much-maligned grape variety, serves here as both support and foil for the team. Aromas? Aging contributes to the palette, which combines cherry brandy, undergrowth and a touch of cocoa.
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
3.8/5
on 35 reviews
Note and review by M. MARC H. Published on 22/12/2018
Super fast out of stock.
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE A. Published on 07/05/2018
A very successful wine indeed. a superb nose and on the palate I am delighted thank you for this discovery
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC M. Published on 02/01/2018
very pretty... the Gorges de Galamus... as for the wine, it's so far ... Rustic.
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Note and review by M. PATRICE B. Published on 25/07/2017
Good value for money, south-western wine lovers won't be disappointed.
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Note and review by M. FRANCK D. Published on 17/06/2024
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC F. Published on 02/03/2024
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS H. Published on 26/09/2021
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Note and review by M. MICHEL F. Published on 01/08/2021
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Note and review by M. LUDOVIC V. Published on 27/04/2020
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