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Gaillac Les Gravels Rouge 2014 - Domaine Rotier
Domaine Rotier produces beautiful wines in Gaillac, starting with this easy-drinking red. Superb aromas of fresh black cherry, blackcurrant, sweet spices and cinnamon. Nice long finish with a hint of liquorice: this wine shows a great personality while remaining fresh and balanced. Much less tannic than Madiran, Gaillac offers a great alternative to Bordeaux amateurs. Highly recommended.
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Domaine Rotier produces beautiful wines in Gaillac, starting with this easy-drinking red. Superb aromas of fresh black cherry, blackcurrant, sweet spices and cinnamon. Nice long finish with a hint of liquorice: this wine shows a great personality while remaining fresh and balanced. Much less tannic than Madiran, Gaillac offers a great alternative to Bordeaux amateurs. Highly recommended. |
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Producer
Vintage
Appellation
Region
Type
Grape
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Domaine Rotier
2014
Gaillac
South-West
Dry red wine
40% Syrah
20% Breaucol
40% Duras
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Drink
Open
Serve
Food
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from now to 2022
1 hour before
16-18°C
Duck confit, of course!
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Soil
Vines
Harvest
Alcohol
Ageing
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Gravel
20 years old
Manual
13%
Stainless steel vats
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What experts say | ||||||
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90/100 "This crisp blend of Braucol and Syrah comes from a gravel terrace. While it has fine acidity, the wine also has ripe red fruits, sweet plum flavors and an attractive sprinkling of spice." |
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