Gaillard, Cote Rotie Esprit Blonde other_regions_australia sliced chilis

sliced chilis

balanced and ultra-pure finale

This is aromatically similar to the Chassagne villages but with more evident citrus influence

spice and earth scents where the wood treatment is admirably subtle if again not invisible

and the wine will need more time to flesh out and soften with cellar aging

Gaillard, Cote Rotie Esprit Blonde other_regions_australia sliced chilisExotic, blood orange peel, pink grapefruit zest and red plums make for a very alluring nose. Plenty of pepper and dark, stony minerals, too. The palate is succulent, juicy and ripe. The tannins arrive in layers, filled with ripe, red plum and chocolate pudding flavors. Drink or hold.