Winery - Domaine Rotier
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Blending Duras, Braucol and Syrah, this is a powerful wine, perfumed and dominated by tannins from fruit and wood. There is a great juiciness as well, with the black cherry and black currant fruits bursting around the mouth. For aging—allow at least 5–6 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Almond paste aromas and an attractive entry for a full-bodied wine that keeps freshness through bright pear and apricot juice flavors and a touch of spicy wood. The acidity shows slowly, but then brings in a wonderful series of citrus flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ame means the spirit, the soul, and Alain Rotier believes this wine expresses the true nature of his Gaillac estate. On that basis, it’s a place of great perfumes, coming through in the wine from wood as well as chunky black fruits. It is a relatively soft wine, the concentration in the dense fruit rather than the tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Classic botrytis sweet and dry flavors bring out the rich honey and lemon juice. The wine also has freshness, a tight edge of orange and sweet chutney spice. A great example of sweet Gaillac.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fresh wine, all berry flavors and ripe juiciness. It’s a wine to be drunk young, just touched by tannins. Delicious and fruity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light tannins hide the fact that this is a dense wine, its stalky fruit going deep into tannins and acidity. Flavors of bitter chocolate go with spice and red berries. To drink within the year.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a fascinating wine, just by reading the list of grapes in the blend: Duras, Braucol, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The first two, local grapes, lend a rough edge of tannins, which demands aging, but also give flavors of herbs, wild thyme and solid meaty character. The roundness comes from the ripe Syrah, which adds perfume.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With its big tannins and equally intense tarry black fruit flavors, this is a bold brushstroke wine. The plum and damson fruits fold over a solid base of dark tannins, giving a rich textured, dense character. Age for 3–4 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe and creamy, with tropical fruits that vie with gooseberry flavors, resulting in maximum freshness. There is an intriguing, herbal element, with thyme and basil adding to the delicious mix.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Finely balanced wine, layering tannins, red juicy fruits and plenty of delicious, sweet acidity. Like so many Gaillac wines, it has an attractive, earthy edge, which gives character and will blow away as the wine ages. The tannins come back at the end, so the aging potential is good.
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