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Domaine Rotier 2008 L’Ame Red (Gaillac)

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A blend of Duras and Braucol, grapes local to Gaillac, this wine is named after the spirit (Ame) of wine. Showing the potential of red Gaillac, this is a beautifully balanced and concentrated wine, with tannins that are already well integrated into the wood and sweet fruits. Age for 4–6 years, but can be drunk sooner. — R.V. (3/1/2012)

Domaine Rotier 2008 Renaissance Doux Loin de l'Oeil (Gaillac Doux)

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The Loin de l’Oeil is the local white grape of Gaillac and is very happy to produce sweet botrytized wines. This is rich, full of botrytis flavors along with fig, sultana and apricot. Age the wine for 2–3 years, but it is ready to drink now. — R.V. (3/1/2012)

Domaine Rotier 2008 Renaissance Red (Gaillac)

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Rich yet subtle wine, full of balanced wood, tarry fruit, flavors of mint and blackberry along with sweet tannins. It marries spice and rich fruit. Well worth aging. — R.V. (3/1/2012)

Domaine Rotier 2007 Renaissance Doux Loin de l'Oeil (Gaillac)

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Price $30

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. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

Domaine Rotier 2007 L’Ame du Domaine Duras (Gaillac)

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Price $40

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. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

Domaine Rotier 2006 Renaissance Red (Gaillac)

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Price $23

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. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

Domaine Rotier 2007 Renaissance Red (Gaillac)

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Price $23

Aged in a small proportion of new wood, this is a concentrated, sophisticated wine. It derives its character from the local Braucol and Duras grapes, blended with Syrah. Together, these varieties give a complex, black berry led wine, vivid with acidity and packed with tannins. Age for 4–5 years. — R.V. (12/15/2010)

Domaine Rotier 2004 Renaissance Red (Gaillac)

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Price $26

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. — R.V. (11/15/2008)

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Initiales L’Ame L’Ame du Domaine Les Gravels Renaissance Renaissance Doux Renaissance Sec

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