Made from fruit yielded by vines averaging 65 years of age, this is packed with power and built for the cellar. The blend is based on 80% Grenache, with the remaining 20% comprised of Syrah, Cinsault and Clairette. Meaty and robust, with gutsy tannins but plenty of fruit to balance them out beautifully, this will be terrific for those patient enough to age it for another five years.
Domaine Les Pallières, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2011
By Michael Franz