Domaine Gallety - Côtes du Vivarais La Ligure 2019

The vineyard of Domaine Gallety is often cited as a model of geometric perfection and rigorous winemaking. Located in the Côtes du Vivarais appellation (southern Ardèche), it is distinguished by a unique landscape reminiscent of Tuscany in its order and beauty. THE domaine extends over about fifteen hectares in one piece, located on the heights of the commune of Saint-Montan. Altitude: The vineyard is perched on a plateau, which allows it to benefit from cool nights even in the middle of summer. This temperature variation is key to the balance of Gallety wines (power and freshness). Isolation: Surrounded by scrubland and woods, the vineyard forms a preserved ecosystem, far from any intensive agricultural pollution. A Precision Clay-Limestone Terroir It is composed of calcareous marls covered with stony scree. This type of soil forces the vine's roots to go very deep in search of moisture, which gives the wines (and particularly Syrare) a minerality and tension that avoids any alcoholic heaviness. A Unique Vineyard Architecture High density and millimeter-precise trellising: Alain and Romain Gallety practice extremely precise pruning and trellising to optimize the exposure of the leaves to the sun while protecting the bunches. Organic Farming: The domaine is certified organic. Here, there are no chemical weed killers; the soil is worked mechanically and biodiversity is encouraged. "Sacrificed" Yields: The house philosophy is to produce little, but produce excellence. Yields are among the lowest in the region (often between 20 and 25 hl/ha), which explains the phenomenal concentration of the berries. Mastering Syrah and Grenache Syrah: It occupies the coolest and highest quality plots (those that produce Syrah). There, it expresses notes of violet and pepper of great purity. Grenache: Planted in the sunniest areas, it brings richness and fullness to blended wines.