Domaine Gallety - Cuvée Spéciale rouge 2016
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
A blend of equal parts Grenache and Syrah aged for over a year in barrels, Domaine Gallety’s red is a refined, highly drinkable wine. It offers generous aromas of dark fruit.
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Eye
ruby-red color with purple hues, very dense
Nose
concentrated aromas of dark fruits (blackberry)
Palate
Elegant. Very drinkable.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a venison terrine, a beef tenderloin, or a selection of aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2018 guide) 15/20 (2015 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
David Alexandre and Alain Gallety form a lively and innovative father-son duo. The winery is the epitome of the southern red wine... of the future.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Based in the Ardèche since 1974, the Gallety family produces some of the most renowned Côtes du Vivarais wines on the market. Alain and David-Alexandre manage the estate’s 15 hectares on their own, using organic farming methods. A gem situated halfway between the northern and southern parts of the Rhône Valley.