2020 Côte-Rôtie Rose Pourpre, Pierre Gaillard
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Winemaker:Pierre Gaillard
Rose Pourpre is from vines on the vertiginous, south-facing, iron-rich, schist slopes of the Côte Rozier lieu-dit. This is prime terroir for Syrah, giving bold, substantially proportioned wines. In 2020, colour is opaque purple, aromas being deep, dark and richly layered. On the palate, power meets with elegance, this having incredibly generous body, and tightly coiled, ripe fruit flavours underpinned by intricate structure and mineral freshness. The finish is superb, finely tannic and long-lasting (for drinking 2025-2040+).
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| Wine Name | Côte-Rôtie Rose Pourpre, Pierre Gaillard |
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| Product Code | CF1820RA |
| 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.