Domaine Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2022 paul-osicka to try other Pinot Noir

to try other Pinot Noir and see just how far from ‘normal’ these wines are

about half of the stems were retained

which are 30 per cent new French oak

and make way for a lengthy dark chocolate finale

It has the breadth and length for which Pol Roger is renowned

Domaine Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2022 paul-osicka to try other Pinot NoirGaillards Cte Rtie is a co fermented blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from the schist soils of Fongeant and Viallire (Ampuis) and a parcel of vines on gneiss at Semons in the south of the appellation. All the fruit was harvested by hand with a strict selection, ensuring only the finest bunches and berries made it into the final blend. The fruit was 100% destemmed and vinification involved a five day pre fermentation soak and then regular punch