Gaillard, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy opulent mouthfeel

opulent mouthfeel

5 ha parcel)

There is a bit of angularity in the tannin

it is a ‘buy and forget’ wine destined for a very long life

It features intensely floral aromas of pure wild red berry fruit

Gaillard, Cote Rotie other_regions_italy opulent mouthfeelBought en primeur from The Wine Society. Discreet nose, somewhat coy in a closed phase? There's faint black pepper and restrained black cherry. The palate is a bit meatier, with very soft tannins and moderate but refreshing acidity. Length is okay, although it isn't as expressive as the appellation should be, arguably. A church mouse style, and less memorable than when I tasted it en primeur. A few days later, however, the rest of the bottle was