Les Pallières
This Gigondas estate in the southern Rhône is today owned by Daniel Brunier of the Brunier family - which also own the storied property of Vieux Télégraphe. Since acquiring Les Pallières, Brunier and his partners have made dramatic improvements in its quality (although not prices). So this estate is clearly one to seek out. Here is what the experts say:
“Les Pallières, one of the iconic estates of Gigondas, is now owned (and has been reinvigorated) by the partnership of Vieux Telegraphe’s Daniel Brunier and the well-known American boutique wine importer, Kermit Lynch. Brunier and Lynch have done a fabulous job turning this estate around, and they continue to fine tune." Robert M. Parker Jr.
"This historic property was, for decades, a solid source for traditional Gigondas … their wines must be counted among the best of the appellation and, in fact, the entire southern Rhône Valley." - Josh Reynolds, Vinous
“Les Pallières, one of the iconic estates of Gigondas, is now owned (and has been reinvigorated) by the partnership of Vieux Telegraphe’s Daniel Brunier and the well-known American boutique wine importer, Kermit Lynch. Brunier and Lynch have done a fabulous job turning this estate around, and they continue to fine tune." Robert M. Parker Jr.
"This historic property was, for decades, a solid source for traditional Gigondas … their wines must be counted among the best of the appellation and, in fact, the entire southern Rhône Valley." - Josh Reynolds, Vinous
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (JD) | HK$3,525.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96)The old vines cuvee is the 2016 Gigondas Les Racines and comes from the oldest vines of the estate located around the domaine. The soils here lie around 200-300 feet in elevation and are a mix of broken limestone and clay, and the resulting wine is always blacker fruited, dense, and concentrated. Blackcurrants, black olives, exotic spices, and crushed rock notes all flow to a powerful, concentrated, tannic Gigondas that has remarkable purity and elegance. It shows the balance and freshness, as well as richness, that makes this vintage so compelling, and while it needs 2-3 years of bottle age, it's a profound, sensationally complex, layered wine readers shouldn't miss! |
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Rhone | 3 | 95 (VN) | HK$1,870.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)Brilliant ruby. A powerfully scented bouquet displays mineral-accented red and blue fruit aromas complemented by pungent flowers, white pepper and incense touches. Offers deep red and blue fruit liqueur, cherry-cola and succulent herb flavors that show good definition and chewy texture. It comes off graceful for its depth and closes on a repeating floral note, with outstanding length and smoky, mineral cut. |
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