Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas "Terrasses du Diable" 2020

94 Points Jeb Dunnuck Dark garnet color. Smoke- and spiced-tinged dark fruit, floral and garrigue aromas pick up a peppery element with air. Offers deep blackberry, kirsch, candied lavender, baking spice flavors and a touch of licorice. Finishes impressively long and spicy, with chewy tannins coming in late. This is still quite youthful and deserves some patience, or at the very least, decanting. Grape Blend Farming Practices Aging Details 90% grenache, 5% mourvedre and 5% clairette. organic The wine is initially aged in concrete vats for approximately 10 months. It is then transferred to large French oak foudres (60-hectoliter capacity) for an additional 10 to 12 months. Domaine les Pallieres