Côtes du Vivarais Gallety (Domaine) Cuvée Spéciale 2018
13.5%
1.5L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Côtes du Vivarais Gallety (Domaine) Cuvée Spéciale 2018
The wine
Made equally of Syrah and Grenache with extremely controlled yields (25 hl / ha), this Côtes-du-Vivarais is a classy wine, which showcases its generous aromas of black fruit. To produce it, the domain does manual harvesting, a 21-day maceration process in vats, then ageing in oak barrels for 14 to 15 months. This wine can easily be kept for about ten years in the cellar and it is best to open it one hour in advance.
About the Producer Gallety
Alain Gallety is a true trailblazer who started with nothing. He has shown his talent for searching out exceptional off the radar terroirs and is a true tour de force! He is now an exemplary figure in the vast Côtes du Vivrais. The limestone and clay rich soils of this Ardèche domaine produce beautifully balanced wines made from Grenache and Syrah. The entire range is superb, from the entry level wines to the single vineyard cuvées. As for the history of this domaine, Alain Gallety made his viticultural debut in 1974 with his father in an area that would become the Côtes du Vivarais appellation in 1999. Today Alain manages the 15 hectares organic domaine with his son David-Alexandre.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 magnum
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Marginally marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Côtes du Vivarais
Owner: Gallety (Domaine)
Vintage: 2018
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink from 2028 to 2032
Service temperature: 14°
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine