Collection: Domaine Gallety, Côtes du Vivarais

Domaine Gallety: A Confluence of Northern Refinement and Southern Vigour

Nestled within the Côtes du Vivarais appellation—a viticultural enclave marking the northernmost reaches of the Southern Rhône—Domaine Gallety stands as a beacon of balance in an era where finesse rivals potency. This esteemed estate, helmed by Alain Gallety and his son David Alexandre, has long championed organic viticulture, a philosophy embraced since the early 1980s. Their unwavering commitment to quality has elevated both the domaine and its terroir to revered status among Rhône enthusiasts.

The hallmark of Domaine Gallety lies in its high-altitude vineyards, where the flagship Cuvée Ligure Rouge emerges as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. With yields astonishingly restrained at 8 hectolitres per hectare—a stark contrast to the regional average of 38 hl/ha—the wine embodies a rare synthesis of intensity and precision.

While the domaine’s offerings exhibit modest alcohol levels—12.5% for the white, 13.5% for both Cuvée Gallety and Cuvée Emma—they compensate with remarkable depth. Each vintage articulates the Vivarais landscape through layered flavours, structured tannins, and a mineral core, proving that restraint need not compromise complexity.

Here, the Rhône’s dichotomies dissolve: the warmth of the south tempers the freshness of northern climes, creating wines that are neither ostentatious nor austere, but rather enduring expressions of a frontier where geography and philosophy converge.