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Gigondas Les Terrasses du Diable 2016 - Domaine Les Pallières
GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION: extreme north of the appellation. Terraces located on the lieux-dits of Poncet, Thomas, Les Pallières and Terrasse du Diable. This selection of parcels comes from vineyards at an altitude of between 250 and 400m. For the most part, these are independent plots of land, small in size and surrounded by woodland.
SURFACE AREA: the estate covers 135 ha in one piece, 25 of which are planted with vines and 110 with wood (pine and oak). For the blend "Terrasse du Diable", about 40% of the vineyard area is used.
SOIL AND SUBSOIL: the estate is cultivated in stairs terraces on most of the surface, due to the very steep relief. The soil, partly covered with limestone scree from the Dentelles de Montmirail, is very shallow and rests on a very compact layer of red clay. The density of the scree increases with altitude.
Grape varieties: Grenache noir 90 %, mourvèdre 5 %, clairette 5 %.
AGE OF THE VINEYARDS: 45 years old on average.
VINIFICATION: hand-picked grapes with double sorting in the vineyard, followed by a third sorting in the cellar, light crushing and selective de-stemming, traditional fermentation for 25 to 30 days in concrete and wooden vats under controlled temperatures. Pressing in pneumatic press, systematic malolactic fermentation.
MATURING: 20 months in 60 hectolitre French oak foudres. Bottling without fining or filtration.
PERSONALITY AND AGEING: in its youth, the cuvée "Terrasse du Diable" carries the minerality, freshness and sometimes tannins that are too marked of the high altitude terroirs. Beautiful vintages have a potential of more than 20 years.
TASTING TEMPERATURE: 17°C.
PRODUCTION POTENTIAL: equivalent to 30 000 bts of 75 cl.
Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Gigondas |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Vieux Télégraphe |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
