Domaine Pierre Gaillard (Roussanne) (375ml)

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    Even in the Rhône, single-varietal Roussanne is a rare bird. Jean-Baptiste Souillard, a young producer with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the region, recently estimated there are only 10 or so producers who do not blend their Roussanne with Marsanne. Made entirely from Roussanne (and inspired by a tasting of Beaucastel’s Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf early on in Gaillard’s career), this is one of those wines. 

    The grapes were drawn from several low-yielding sites situated in the far north of the appellation: the relatively cool granite plateau of Malleval at Les Dries; on the slopes of Malleval at Chartres; and finally, from Les Vessettes in Chavanay. The wine spent eight months in used Allier and Nevers barrels sourced from growers in Chassagne and Pouilly-Fuissé.

    It’s a lovely release pitched between stone-fruited fleshy richness and bright, savoury structure. It’s an intense, creamy-textured wine where herbs and blossom have the upper hand over spicy, yellow plum and nutty lees notes. And there’s a delicious umami thing going on, too. Complex and seductive, this is already drinking deliciously.

    Variety: Roussanne


    Country of Origin: France


    Region: Saint Joseph, Rhône Valley


    Vintage: 2022


    Award:
    “The bouquet assembles exotic fruits, mango, Canteloupe melon, pineapple, ripe peach, shows plenty, with Roussanne typicity. The palate has a well juiced opening, is up and running, with some sun rays, continues well, a little oak sweetness in it. It will give pretty instant pleasure.” John Livingstone-Learmonth, Drink Rhone


    Brand: Domaine Pierre Gaillard


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