"Between fruitiness and power
Galamus 2018 is beautifully mature with a remarkably complex nose complexity where wood and fruit are mutually respectful. respect each other. The palate develops noble, powerful tannins which, combined with roundness, give the wine great fullness.
Features
Estate
Domaine Grier
Cuvée
Galamus
Vintage
2018
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
After de-stemming without crushing, the grapes are vatted directly. Fermentation at around 26°C, with delestage and remontage. Vatting for a minimum of 3 weeks, malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
Breeding
In French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Beautifully mature, with a blend of woody and fruity notes
Mouth
Noble, powerful tannins combined with roundness
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Goes 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
Domain rated (guide 2019) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
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
4/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. DAMIEN J. Published on 02/05/2021
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