Domaine Alary, Côtes du Rhône 'La Gerbaude' Rouge
Country: France Region: Cotes du Rhone
Varietal: 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Carignan
Vintage: 2023 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Domaine Alary
Description:
"One of the top names in Cairanne, Domaine Alary is a must stop for fans of traditional Southern Rhône wines."
- The Wine Advocate
Denis Alary’s wines are benchmark Southern Rhônes: spicy, rich and peppery with warm, juicy fruit, they are consistently appealing and a great representation of the region.
While Grenache makes up the majority of the vines planted on the 29ha of vineyards, Denis also has an old plot of Syrah that is used judiciously in the cuvée ‘L’Estévenas’. Despite increasing fame and demand, these wines remain great value. Since 2016, Denis has been joined on the estate by his wine-passionate son Jean-Etienne following the latter’s travels in Australia and in New-Zealand. Together, they handle the management and marketing, including sales directly from the cellar, along with the vinification and viticulture. Driven by Jean-Etienne, the estate is now also moving towards biodynamic cultivation.
Organic
Tasting Note : La Gerbaude red is a full, vibrant garnet red. The nose is expressive, complex with dominant notes of red fruit (blackcurrant, strawberry) that grows to the mouth. The palate is smooth, round with a real sense of sweetness. Supported by fine tannins and a velvety mouth with a lot of persistence and volume.
