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2010 Côte-Rôtie, Rose Pourpre, Domaine Pierre Gaillard

Cote-Rotie, Rose Pourpre, Domaine Pierre Gaillard
This rare cuvée is made up of the fruits of old vines on the Côte Brune in the Rozier enclave, which is located behind La Landonne just to the north of the town of Ampuis.. Deep of colour, almost episcopal, appropriately enough, the wine is reserved and restrained at the moment, especially on the nose. In the mouth, however, sheer ripeness and concentration take the lead, held in check only by the firm stentorian tannins at the back.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, February 2012

The Medieval village of Malleval, perched high above the serpentine Rhône, provides a suitably lofty homestead for Pierre Gaillard, one of the most influential and highly respected vignerons in the valley. His legacy seems to be in good hands, if our tasting with his daughter Jeanne and son Pierre-Antoine is anything to go by. This was a fascinating (and lengthy!) barrel tasting, rehearsing the minutiae of differences between parcels and underlining the sheer quality of the vintage.

Domaine Pierre Gaillard

Jancis
17.5/20
Cote-Rotie, Rose Pourpre, Domaine Pierre Gaillard
100% Syrah. Dark purplish crimson. Wonderfully muscular intensity. Lots of ripe fruit but no excess sweetness. Very juicy. Should make exciting old bones. Very vibrant right to the end. Good balance.
(Jancis Robinson MW & Julia Harding MW - jancisrobinson.com - December 2011)

Jancis
17.5/20
Cote-Rotie, Rose Pourpre, Domaine Pierre Gaillard
Product: 10742
Maturity: Drink 2015-2022+ (For laying down)
Vintage: 2010
Origin: France » Rhône » Côte Rotie Map of the region
Producer: Domaine Pierre Gaillard
Grape Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 13% alcohol
Eco Information: Organic in Conversion, Biodynamic in Conversion
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