France

Domaine Pierre Gaillard

➔ ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Pierre Gaillard is one of the most respected vignerons in the Northern Rhône. He toiled alongside Guigal in the ’80s to create Guigal’s La Turque, which is a benchmark vineyard in Côte Rôie with bottles going for hundreds of dollars apiece. In 1981 Gaillard scraped together enough money to buy his first parcel of land in the St Joseph appellation, Le Clos de Cuminaille, located in the village of Chavanay. By 1987 he centered his business in the medieval town of Mallevall. Never one to settle, he continues to tease the best from this demanding region.

➔ CURRENT WINES

Jeanne Gaillard Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah Terres de Mandrin
TERROIR & VINEYARD

~20 hectares across Northern Rhône terroirs. 100% organic vineyard work. Est. 1987.

VINIFICATION

Partial destemming. Aged 18-20 months in French oak (50-70% new).

TASTING NOTES

Fresh red and dark fruit with pepper and floral notes. Medium-bodied with smooth tannins. Approachable and fruit-driven.

Pierre Gaillard Cornas
TERROIR & VINEYARD

~20 hectares across Northern Rhône terroirs. 100% organic vineyard work. Est. 1987.

VINIFICATION

Partial destemming. Aged 18-20 months in French oak (50-70% new).

TASTING NOTES

Full of minerality with dark fruit, smoke, and spice. Full-bodied with firm tannins and length on the palate.

Pierre Gaillard Côte Rotie
TERROIR & VINEYARD

~20 hectares across Northern Rhône terroirs. 100% organic vineyard work. Est. 1987.

VINIFICATION

Partially destemmed. Syrah and Viognier co-fermented. Malolactic in barrel. 18-20 months in French oak.

TASTING NOTES

Floral, spicy, and elegant with dark fruit, violet, and smoky notes. Silky tannins with remarkable finesse and complexity.

Pierre Gaillard Crozes Hermitage
TERROIR & VINEYARD

~20 hectares across Northern Rhône terroirs. 100% organic vineyard work. Est. 1987.

VINIFICATION

Partial destemming. Aged 18-20 months in French oak (50-70% new).

TASTING NOTES

Dark fruit, pepper, and spice with silky tannins from gentle extraction. Structured and powerful from 18 months in oak.

Pierre Gaillard St. Joseph (Blanc)
TERROIR & VINEYARD

~20 hectares across Northern Rhône terroirs. 100% organic vineyard work. Est. 1987.

VINIFICATION

Partial destemming. Aged 18-20 months in French oak (50-70% new).

TASTING NOTES

White flowers, apricot, and honey with mineral notes. Round and textured with good acidity and a persistent finish.

Pierre Gaillard St. Joseph (Rouge)
TERROIR & VINEYARD

~20 hectares across Northern Rhône terroirs. 100% organic vineyard work. Est. 1987.

VINIFICATION

Partial destemming. Aged 18-20 months in French oak (50-70% new).

TASTING NOTES

Red fruits, spices, pepper. Round and refined with perfect balance. Elegant Syrah expression.

QUICK FACTS

REGION

COUNTRY

APPELLATION

Collines Rhodaniennes / Cornas / Côte Rotie / Crozes Hermitage / St. Joseph

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