Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas Les Racines - 2021 (750ml)

Racines is made with grapes from the domaine’s very old vines, planted mainly round the winery at about 200m altitude. Grenache dominates the blend (> 80%) alongside Syrah, Cinsault and Clairette. This cuvée epitomises the heart and origins of the estate, with an average vine age exceeding 80 summers!

95 points James Suckling

Concentrated and silky with fine, fantastic tannins for the 2021 vintage, this is earthy and meaty with excellent concentration and a very long, firm yet polished finish. A cuvee based on grenache from vines growing around the winery. Should age extremely well. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

(93-94) Vinous

Saturated ruby-red. On the nose, suggestions of licorice, lavender, succulent herbs and white pepper accompany incisive red and blue fruit scents. Spice-laced raspberry and boysenberry flavors show a solid mineral backbone and sharp focus. Unfurls on the extremely long, penetrating finish, featuring gently gripping tannins and resonating spice and floral notes. Made with 20% whole clusters. - By Josh Raynolds on January 2023