Domaine Les Pallières ‘Racines’ Gigondas France before painstaking restoration of the

before painstaking restoration of the stone terraces were undertaken by staunch supporters of the vineyards

Domaine des Ardoisières is one of the greatest introductions to one of France’s best kept secrets (and frequently misunderstood) wine regions

he shifts the focus away from modern winemaking trends—high extraction

Producer: Domaine Dujac

and 5% Clairette

Domaine Les Pallières ‘Racines’ Gigondas France before painstaking restoration of theThis Gigondas red wine from the Southern Rhne is produced by Les Pallires and made by winemakers Frdric & Daniel Brunier. The blend is 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah with co planted Cinsault, and 5% Clairette. The vines average 65 years old and grow in soils of red sandy clay, limestone, and scree. The wine is aged in cuves for 10 months, followed by 79 months in foudres.