Domaine Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2021 (375ml) starborough Guffens could not pack his

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yet no heaviness or cloying

in aromatic harmony with the nose

Soft and round tannic structure evolving with elegance and subtlety to a seducing fruity finish

The name not only refers to the altitude of the source vineyards

Domaine Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2021 (375ml) starborough Guffens could not pack hisGaillards Cte Rtie is a co fermented blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from the schist soils of Fongeant and Viallire (Ampuis) and a parcel of vines on gneiss at Semons in the south of the appellation. All the fruit was harvested by hand with a strict selection, ensuring only the finest bunches and berries made it into the final blend. The fruit was 100% destemmed and vinification involved a five day pre fermentation soak and then regular punch