2010 DOMAINE LES PALLIÈRES
by Kermit Lynch
When the Bruniers and I saw the 2010 harvest coming in, we thought it would produce a vintage in the style of 2007 and 2009. The crop was petite and the grapes were healthy, sweet, and flavorful. But Mother Nature had her own ideas, and we couldn’t really see what was in store for us until we tasted the 2010s after the fermentations.
When I told Daniel Brunier that our newborn had an interesting energy to it, he said that energy was the right word. No other vintage since we purchased Pallières in 1998 has shown such energy, or vitality, or dynamism. Tasting it, you’ll sense it.
And just this month, Daniel told me that 2010 is his personal favorite Pallières vintage so far. But winemakers have a tendency to meet their newest vintage, get to know it, and suddenly, they’re in love—the coup de foudre.
Our two cuvées from 2010 are deeply colored and show lively, generous aromas. The texture is luscious with a tannic kick. There is blackberry, cassis, loads of réglisse, and that classic Rhône spiciness.
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2010 Gigondas Les Racines |
$498.00 |
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2010 Gigondas Terrasse du Diable |
498.00 |
Please inquire about availability in tenths, magnums, jeroboams, and methuselahs.
Pre-arrival terms: Half-payment due with order;
balance due upon arrival.
