Gallety : La Ligure Domaine 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Ligure 2017 from Domaine Gallety

Tasting

Color

The color displays a deep red hue with bright ruby highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals remarkable aromatic intensity, with notes of ripe black fruits, plum and dark berries. Spicy nuances of white pepper and licorice mingle with aromas of garrigue and Mediterranean herbs. Tertiary touches of leather and mint round out this complex, elegant bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, the wine offers a broad, silky opening, with exceptional concentration. The tannins, of remarkable finesse, are velvety and refined. Juicy acidity brings freshness and balance to the whole. The finish, with great persistence, extends aromas of dark fruit and spices with impressive length.

Food and wine pairings

This wine is an ideal match for a pepper sauce steak. It also pairs perfectly with refined red meats, herb-braised lamb, or game in sauce.

Serving and cellaring

La Ligure 2017 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. It is recommended to open the bottle about an hour before serving to allow the wine to fully express itself.

The elegance of a Rhône Valley red wine by Gallety

The estate

Founded in 1974 in Saint-Montan in Ardèche, Domaine Gallety now spans fifteen hectares of vines within an 80-hectare property. For more than thirty years, Alain Gallety and his son David-Alexandre have run this family estate of the Rhône Valley together. Pioneers of organic and biodynamic farming practiced for over twenty years, they stand out for their environmental commitment and their pursuit of excellence. The estate has established itself as a benchmark for the Côtes du Vivarais appellation, producing elegant wines that combine measured power with masterful finesse.

The vineyard

The La Ligure cuvée comes from exceptional plots planted with vines averaging 85 years of age. These old vines are rooted in clay-limestone soils enriched with volcanic rocks, benefiting from an optimal south to south-east exposure. Located within the Côtes du Vivarais appellation, these plots lie in a preserved environment where biodiversity is respected. The estate practices certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, with yields deliberately limited to around eight hectoliters per hectare for this cuvée. Harvesting is exclusively by hand, allowing for rigorous selection of the finest bunches.

Vinification and aging

After a selective hand harvest, the La Ligure 2017 grapes undergo an exceptionally long maceration of around forty to fifty days. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts in concrete tanks. The wine then benefits from a particularly generous aging period of 36 to 40 months in French oak barrels. This extended maturation allows for harmonious tannin integration and the development of remarkable aromatic complexity. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, thus preserving all of its authenticity and richness.

Grape varieties

Grenache (60%)
Syrah (40%)