Domaine les Pallières

Terrasse du Diable Gigondas Red Rhône Blend

9.0274 ratings
9.084 pro ratings
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Grenache, Mourvedre, Clairette
Top Notes For
Robert Krupp

In a sweet spot and better than expected 10 years on at this degree of alcohol. Great w rare New Yorks

In a sweet spot and better than expected 10 years on at this degree of alcohol. Great w rare New Yorks

Jan 14th, 2024
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9.5

Brilliant ruby-red. A hugely expressive, seductively perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark fruits, potpourri and licorice, lifted by a smoky mineral overtone. Concentrated yet lively in style, showing noteworthy clarity and thrust to the cherry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors. Becomes nervier and spicier on the youthfully tannic finish, which hangs on with superb tenacity. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)

Brilliant ruby-red. A hugely expressive, seductively perfumed bouquet evokes ripe dark fruits, potpourri and licorice, lifted by a smoky mineral overtone. Concentrated yet lively in style, showing noteworthy clarity and thrust to the cherry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors. Becomes nervier and spicier on the youthfully tannic finish, which hangs on with superb tenacity. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)

Feb 24th, 2020
Bryce Wiatrak

A lovely, fresh expression of Gigondas - violet and plum tempered with more savory bacon dripping tones #sommcon

A lovely, fresh expression of Gigondas - violet and plum tempered with more savory bacon dripping tones #sommcon

Jul 23rd, 2018
Harry Waye

Third day open & still had some life. Glad I’ve got another to sit on for a bit longer

Third day open & still had some life. Glad I’ve got another to sit on for a bit longer

Mar 5th, 2018
Jordan Wardlaw

Incredible power and structure. Aeration will reveal more fruit and floral elements. Tannins nearly overwhelming at first, but expanded more with time. Garrigue, licorice, lavender, intense minerality. This baby needs a lot of time, but will be an exhilarating wine to taste down the road. Gigondas continues to be one of the true gems in all of France for quality and value.

Incredible power and structure. Aeration will reveal more fruit and floral elements. Tannins nearly overwhelming at first, but expanded more with time. Garrigue, licorice, lavender, intense minerality. This baby needs a lot of time, but will be an exhilarating wine to taste down the road. Gigondas continues to be one of the true gems in all of France for quality and value.

Feb 25th, 2018
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9.3

Bright violet. Heady aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, potpourri and licorice are complemented by smoky mineral and spice nuances that emerge with air. Juicy, expansive black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors become sweeter and put on weight with aeration while retaining a graceful touch. Velvety tannins lend subtle grip to an impressively long, mineral-laced finish that echoes the floral note. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Sep 2017)

Bright violet. Heady aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, potpourri and licorice are complemented by smoky mineral and spice nuances that emerge with air. Juicy, expansive black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors become sweeter and put on weight with aeration while retaining a graceful touch. Velvety tannins lend subtle grip to an impressively long, mineral-laced finish that echoes the floral note. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Sep 2017)

Oct 30th, 2017
Nick Demos

Magnum

Magnum

1 person found it helpfulAug 5th, 2018
Scott James

2010. Drinks like a big CdP. Ripe, peppery, chewy tannins. Shoulda laid down longer.

2010. Drinks like a big CdP. Ripe, peppery, chewy tannins. Shoulda laid down longer.

1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2016
Izek Jasper

Good reading.

Good reading.

May 4th, 2017
Steve Blazek

Owner, bin 105 Quality Wines

7.8

Since Kermit bought this property I feel it has been over rated and over priced.

Since Kermit bought this property I feel it has been over rated and over priced.

Mar 6th, 2017