2019 Côte-Rôtie Esprit de Blonde, Pierre Gaillard
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Winemaker:Pierre Gaillard
As we have experienced in previous vintages, this is a show-stoppingly beautiful Côte Rôtie. A blend of 85% Syrah and 15% Viognier from vineyards exclusively on the Côte Blonde, the wine aged in 100% new oak barrels. The result is a deeply purple wine that has intensely perfumed, complex, peach, violet and spiced black fruit aromas. This is a full, layered, super-silky wine, with underlying mineral presence and impressive depth of fruit. Structure is fine boned, the finish being vital and powerful (for drinking 2025-2038+).
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| Wine Name | Côte-Rôtie Esprit de Blonde, Pierre Gaillard |
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| Product Code | CF1719RA |
| Customs Status | Duty Paid |
| Tax Status | Inc Tax |
Winemaker
Pierre Gaillard
Producing wines that are generous and harmonious is what Pierre Gaillard and his daughter Jeanne strive for at their family Domaine. Pierre was not born into a family of winemakers – his mother was a nurse and his father worked for the railways – but his passion for outdoor life and learning led him to a career in wine. He studied viticulture and oenology in Beaune and Montpellier, going on to work as Vineyard Manager at Guigal in Côte-Rôtie. He bought his first vines in 1981. 3 hectares in Saint-Joseph’s Clos de Cuminaille, in the high slopes of the commune of Malleval, at the northern edge of Saint-Joseph. Pierre now makes wines from 70 hectares, spread across the northern Rhône. Understanding the minutiae and complexities of each parcel, Pierre skilfully translates these details into each wine he makes.