Domaine Alary La Gerbaude
A vibrant red wine bursting with jammy blackberry, ripe red berries, and a hint of crushed pepper
Domaine Alary Côtes du Rhône Rouge, La Gerbaude, Côtes du Rhône, France, is a vibrant red still wine with a semi-sweet profile. Crafted from Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan grapes, this organic wine undergoes mild extraction in concrete vats with minimal oak, preserving its pure fruit expression. The nose reveals ripe blackcurrant and strawberry, accented by crushed pepper and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is smooth, round, and juicy, offering jammy blackberry and spicy herbal notes with gentle tannins and a velvety, softly sweet finish. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops, pork sirloin, or a spinach-and-goat-cheese tart.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2022
Vinification
Fermentation follows a gentle style: mild and relatively short extraction in concrete vats to emphasise roundness and preserve brightness. Minimal oak is used, focusing on pure fruit expression and textural harmony. The result is a wine of balanced body and fine structure that reflects the winery's philosophy of terroir-driven, expressive wines.
Flavour profile
This vibrant red wine offers an expressive nose of ripe blackcurrant and strawberry, complemented by a hint of crushed pepper and aromatic spice. On the palate, it is smooth and juicy, revealing jammy blackberry flavours intertwined with spicy herbal notes, culminating in a softly sweet finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C, decanting for an hour to best express its rich fruit and spice.