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Domaine Pierre Gaillard - Côte-Rôtie 2011

Domaine Pierre Gaillard - Côte-Rôtie 2011

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Ratings: Robert Parker 87–90/100, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 14.5/20
“The modern style of this classic 2011 Côte Rôtie features plenty of toasted oak aromas, with elegant notes of raspberry, Christmas fruitcake, and spices. Fruity and medium-bodied, in a delicious style. Best enjoyed within its first 7 to 8 years.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)

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Domaine Pierre Gaillard

Vintage

2011

Designation

Côte-Rôtie

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

90% Syrah, 10% Viognier

Terroirs

Côte Blonde and Côte Brune shales

Viticulture

as natural as possible: carefully managing inputs and organic fertilizers to meet the vines’ exact needs

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Cold pre-fermentation maceration, alcoholic fermentation at 35°C. Malolactic fermentation in barrels

Livestock farming

Aged for 18 months in fine-grained oak barrels (Allier and Nevers), 50% of which are new, with aeration every 4 months

Eye

a fairly deep garnet color

Nose

fruity, with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and mild spices

Palate

Viognier adds extra aromatic complexity and richness, softening the Syrah’s tannins

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

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Review by Mr. RENE G. Posted on 10/12/2014

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