Domaine les Pallières

Terrasse du Diable Gigondas Red Rhône Blend

9.0110 ratings

8.925 pro ratings

Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France

Grenache, Mourvedre, Clairette

Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

9.1

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

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

9.0

Still tough as nails. Black fruit, kielbasa...almost animalistic. Earthy and intense at the moment

Still tough as nails. Black fruit, kielbasa...almost animalistic. Earthy and intense at the moment

Feb 15th, 2016

6.9

Spicy dried herbs, dried tomato, cried cranberry. A bit dried out. Premature ox?

Spicy dried herbs, dried tomato, cried cranberry. A bit dried out. Premature ox?

Feb 6th, 2016

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8.8

2010 : Fantastic Gigondas!!! ...
This lovely Rhone blend is made of 90% Grenache,5% Mourvèdre, 5% Clairette. The has a deep Ruby color, lovely fruity and lightly sweet nose, full of flowers, red fruits, black berries, cherries, orange pills and hint of Mediterranean spices, medium body , with a lovely silky texture, and great acidity. Long rich fruity finish. My score 88, drink 2015-2023

2010 : Fantastic Gigondas!!! ...
This lovely Rhone blend is made of 90% Grenache,5% Mourvèdre, 5% Clairette. The has a deep Ruby color, lovely fruity and lightly sweet nose, full of flowers, red fruits, black berries, cherries, orange pills and hint of Mediterranean spices, medium body , with a lovely silky texture, and great acidity. Long rich fruity finish. My score 88, drink 2015-2023

May 25th, 2015

9.0

2009

2009

May 20th, 2015

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.5

Grenache predominant blend - a lovely combination of spice and black cherries - very drinkable!

Grenache predominant blend - a lovely combination of spice and black cherries - very drinkable!

Dec 7th, 2014

Partner Grandes Places Sélections

8.7

2005

2005

Apr 21st, 2014

9.2

So good but could use some more time in the bottle!

So good but could use some more time in the bottle!

Jan 25th, 2014

8.4

A high altitude Gigondas great with food, not a sipper on its own.

A high altitude Gigondas great with food, not a sipper on its own.

Oct 28th, 2013