Gaillard, Cote Rotie Rose Poupre Vintage:2009 This is impressive but perhaps

This is impressive but perhaps slightly less well-balanced than either the Charmes or the Latricières

black cherry and earth

which belies its age

here in its first vintage

where the high altitude of this site tends to produce sinewy

Gaillard, Cote Rotie Rose Poupre Vintage:2009 This is impressive but perhapsInky, bright rimmed ruby. Ripe red and blue fruit, cola, potpourri, vanilla and a pungent floral note on the primary nose; a peppery element adds spicy lift. Plush black raspberry, cherry liqueur and spicecake flavors display fine definition and become livelier with air. The supple, persistent finish features a suave candied violet note, and pliant tannins add shape and gentle grip. This wine, which is made from de stemmed fruit, is sourced from a one