Gallety : Clos Latin Domaine 2017

Tasting Characteristics and Advice for Clos Latin 2017 from Gallety

Tasting

Color

The color displays a deep purple hue.

Nose

Fresh and aromatic, the nose reveals notes of violet and black fruits, accompanied by a subtle woody touch.

Palate

On the palate, the silky tannins provide a fine texture and a rich, complex aromatic palette. This wine charms with its beautiful aromatic intensity.

Food and Wine Pairings

Clos Latin 2017 pairs particularly well with lamb. This rich, intense wine also complements roasted red meats and dishes in sauce.

Serving and Cellaring

To fully enjoy Clos Latin 2017, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature suited to full-bodied red wines.

An Exceptional Grenache from Côtes du Vivarais in the Rhône Valley

The Estate

Acquired in 1974 by the Gallety family in Saint-Montan in Ardèche, Domaine Gallety now spans 15 hectares in a single contiguous plot in the southern Rhône Valley. Alain Gallety, founder of the estate, carried out his first harvest in 1978 after restructuring the operation through a meticulous selection of grape varieties. Today, his son David-Alexandre Gallety has been working alongside him for more than 30 years to continue this family adventure. A pioneer of certified organic farming for over three decades, the estate is considered the Rhône vineyard’s best-kept secret and practically “the estate” of the Côtes du Vivarais appellation.

The Vineyard

Clos Latin comes from a parcel selection within the 15-hectare vineyard located in Saint-Montan, in the Côtes du Vivarais appellation recognized in 1999. The soils are composed of clay, limestone, rounded pebbles, and alluvial deposits. The estate has practiced organic farming for more than 30 years and carries out hand harvesting with meticulous sorting of the grapes in the vineyard. Yields are particularly low, around 15 to 25 hectoliters per hectare depending on the cuvées.

Vinification and Aging

Clos Latin 2017 is vinified in concrete tanks, then aged for 42 months in oak barrels. This prolonged aging approach characterizes the estate’s prestige cuvées. For red wines, the traditional work includes manual punch-downs followed by aging in oak barrels.

Grape Variety

100% Grenache