Domaine Grier - Galamus 2019

Côtes du Roussillon|Red wine

4.1/5 (7 customers)

woody

well-built

"A balance of fruitiness and power"

Galamus 2019 displays beautiful maturity, with a nose of remarkable complexity where oak and fruit complement each other perfectly. On the palate, it reveals noble, powerful tannins that, combined with a lovely roundness, give the wine great depth.

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Estate

Domaine Grier

Vintage

Galamus

Vintage

2019

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

35% Syrah, 35% Grenache Noir, 30% Carignan

Terroirs

Shale-rich marl soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

After destemming without crushing, the grapes are placed directly into vats; fermentation takes place at around 26°C, with regular pumping over, followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels

Livestock farming

Aged for one year in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Nose

A beautifully mature wine where woody and fruity notes blend harmoniously

Palate

Noble, powerful tannins combined with a lovely roundness

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with Middle Eastern cuisine (couscous, tagine, lamb meatballs), paella, an olive and sun-dried tomato cake...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Selected Estate (An estate or winery that has impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

The Grier family, owners of a South African vineyard renowned for its sparkling wines, established this 25-hectare estate in a single block in the Fenouillèdes region in 2006. They entrusted its management to Raphël Graugnard, who brings his extensive experience to crafting wines that embody the successful union of the Old and New Worlds.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 7 reviews