Gaillard, Cote Rotie Esprit Blonde other_regions_australia One of the many problems

One of the many problems with these heavy bottles is that you keep picking them up to pour more wine only to be disappointed to find that they are actually empty

balanced and ultra-pure finale

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

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

Gaillard, Cote Rotie Esprit Blonde other_regions_australia One of the many problemsExotic, 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.