What You Need to Know
Galets roulés are components of the terrain, or terroir, and a distinguishing feature of many of the vineyards in the Côtes du Rhône AOC and more specifically Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC and other top wine-producing areas in the regions such as Gigondas AOC and Vacqueyras AOC.
Key Parameters
Temperature
20°C
15°C - 25°C
Time
10 days
7 days - 14 days
Equipment
Fermentation tankCrusherDe-stemmerPumpHydrometer
Steps
- 1.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France): Stones store heat to ripen Grenache grapes fully
- 2.
Gigondas (Rhône Valley): Galets reflect sunlight for optimal phenolic development
- 3.
Vacqueyras (Provence): Stones create microclimate for balanced acidity
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction