2022 Côte-Rôtie Esprit de Blonde, Pierre Gaillard, Malleval
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£92.85
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Winemaker:Pierre Gaillard
Description
Esprit de Blonde is a thrillingly beautiful Côte Rôtie from the steep Le Mollard vineyard, on the Côte Blonde. Here, the terraced vines burrow down into gneiss bedrock, this being a blend of 90% Syrah with 10% Viognier, currently ageing in 80% new oak barrels (for bottling in June 2024). Glistening, dark ruby-purple, aromas are tightly packed and complex, recalling peachy black fruits and grilled, sweet spices. Palate is full, deep and layered, having satiny texture, fine boned structure and a very long finish (for drinking 2028-2040+).
Brand
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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.