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Domaine Pierre Gaillard
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Domaine Pierre Gaillard
Pierre Gaillard's passion for wine-making developed at an early age when he was discovered ploughing in the vineyard with a plough horse when only twelve years old. After studying oenology at Montpelier he went on to work for a large estate in Côte Rôtie where he steeped himself in the 'terroirs' and traditions of this famous vineyard. In 1981 he bought his own vines in St Joseph and revived the 'Clos de Cuminaille', an ancient vineyard dating back to Roman times. Since then he has bought vines in both Côte Rôtie and Condrieu.
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2010 VIOGNIER Les Gendrines Côtes du Rhône Domaine Pierre Gaillard
Northern Rhône France
Pure Viognier (though not stated on the label). Very pure, fresh and bright with positive and fine fruit and a hint of almond stone dryness to the finish. Lovely texture and quite seductive. 'Les Gendrines' is a vineyard just outside the Condrieu district and therefore only rated as a Côtes du Rhône. As the WineGang said of the last vintage, 'this is a class act'.
Northern Rhône France
Pure Viognier (though not stated on the label). Very pure, fresh and bright with positive and fine fruit and a hint of almond stone dryness to the finish. Lovely texture and quite seductive. 'Les Gendrines' is a vineyard just outside the Condrieu district and therefore only rated as a Côtes du Rhône. As the WineGang said of the last vintage, 'this is a class act'.
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2009 SAINT JOSEPH Clos de la Cuminaille Domaine Pierre Gaillard
Northern Rhône France
Planted in 1981 the east facing Clos de Cuminaille (3ha) is on granitic, fast draining soil, and gives Syrah of great freshness as well as ageing potential. Aged for eighteen months in 'barriques', of which 40% new.
Northern Rhône France
Planted in 1981 the east facing Clos de Cuminaille (3ha) is on granitic, fast draining soil, and gives Syrah of great freshness as well as ageing potential. Aged for eighteen months in 'barriques', of which 40% new.
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2010 CONDRIEU Domaine Pierre Gaillard
Northern Rhône France
Beautifully perfumed (lychee, white peaches, violets), never excessive or weighty, a lovely expression of Condrieu. Given seven to eight months in oak 'barriques, of which 10% new, and kept on stirred lees throughout so as to develop complex aromas of exotic fruits and flowers.
Northern Rhône France
Beautifully perfumed (lychee, white peaches, violets), never excessive or weighty, a lovely expression of Condrieu. Given seven to eight months in oak 'barriques, of which 10% new, and kept on stirred lees throughout so as to develop complex aromas of exotic fruits and flowers.
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2010 CONDRIEU l'Octroi Domaine Pierre Gaillard
Northern Rhône France
From a one hectare parcel of vines worked biodynamically this wine has a wonderful expression of minerality and focussed fruit. It is immensely concentrated, yet without being anything other than totally charming, voluptuous even and very, very drinkable. Notes of dry peach stones, sweet flowers and bright acidity with tremendous length, this is glorious now and will will probably be something magical with a decade in bottle. Exceptional.
Northern Rhône France
From a one hectare parcel of vines worked biodynamically this wine has a wonderful expression of minerality and focussed fruit. It is immensely concentrated, yet without being anything other than totally charming, voluptuous even and very, very drinkable. Notes of dry peach stones, sweet flowers and bright acidity with tremendous length, this is glorious now and will will probably be something magical with a decade in bottle. Exceptional.
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Domaine Pierre Gaillard
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