Domaine Les Pallieres
Domaine Les Pallières is undeniably one of the greatest, longest-running properties of the Southern Rhône--outside the village of Gigondas, woven into the foothills of the beautiful and brooding Dentelles de Montmirail. The domaine had been a continuously running farm within the same family since the fifteenth century! Les Pallières was once a famous domaine with wines of impeccable character, yet the property had slowly fallen into disrepair. Two great frosts of the twentieth century had killed off many of the olive and fruit trees, and both the winery and the vineyards were badly in need of repairs. By 1998, the Roux brothers wanted to make a change. With no future successors to take their place, they decided to sell. The Brunier brothers, Daniel and Frédéric, of the famed Vieux Télégraphe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, were rising stars in the Southern Rhône at the time, having distinguished themselves time and time again with world class wines. A casual discussion over lunch at Chez Panisse between Daniel and Kermit Lynch, the Brunier's longtime American importer, spontaneously turned into a game plan to revive the faded jewel--Les Pallières. Though the competition to buy the domaine was fierce with very reputable names in the mix, the Roux brothers finally decided to sell to the Bruniers and Kermit. After decades of neglect, Pallières' renaissance had begun.
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2019
$35.95 $48.00
Jeb Dunnuck 92-94+ “More black currants, blueberries, peppery garrigue, licorice and mineral notes define the 2019 Gigondas Les Racines and it’s another beautifully rich, layered, textured
Domaine Les Pallieres Au Petit Bonheur Rose 2019
$24.95 $33.43
This historic property was, for decades, a solid source for traditional Gigondas, but consistency was always an issue until it was purchased by the Brunier
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2017
Wine Advocate 93-95 "Despite being riper and more concentrated than the Terrasse du Diable bottling, the 2017 Gigondas Les Racines shares a similarly edgy structure. Potent
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2016
James Suckling 96 "Very complete and complex wine that has intensity and elegance. Raspberry and rose-like perfume, this has a long, red-fruit core with dark spices
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2015
Jeb Dunnuck 94 Cut from the same cloth, the 2015 Gigondas Racines offers darker fruits, as well as more minerality, yet is slightly closed and
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2012
Wine Advocate 91 "In the same ballpark quality-wise (as the les Terraces de Diable), the 2012 Gigondas les Racines has a darker slant to its fruit
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2011
Wine Advocate 89-91 " The 2011 Gigondas Les Racines (80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Cinsault) exhibits a deep ruby color, plenty of raspberry, strawberry,
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2009
International Wine Cellar 92 "Deep ruby. Aromas of black raspberry, cassis and musky herbs. Ripe and smooth in texture but surprisingly lively, offering juicy
Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2008
Wine Advocate 89 "The 2008 Gigondas Les Racines Vieilles Vignes is composed of 80% Grenache and the rest Cinsault and Syrah from 50- to 70-year-old vines.
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