(Domaine les Pallières Gigondas Les Racines) Very dark red violet color; lovely lilac, lavender, stewed cherry nose; tight but tasty tart berry, white pepper, charcoal palate with density and complexity; medium-plus finish (1st vintage of this wine, which comes from 60% of the vines at Les Pallieres; 80 % Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah and Cinsault, coplanted, 5% Clairette)
By Richard Jennings
(Domaine les Pallières Gigondas Les Racines) Very dark red violet color; lovely lilac, lavender, stewed cherry nose; tight but tasty tart berry, white pepper, charcoal palate with density and complexity; medium-plus finish (1st vintage of this wine, which comes from 60% of the vines at Les Pallieres; 80 % Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah and Cinsault, coplanted, 5% Clairette)2/12/2010, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points