Gaillard, Cote Rotie Esprit Blonde other_regions_australia Rich and intense with some

Rich and intense with some great spicy notes

7% Petit Verdot completes the blend

showing succulent acidity with notes of juicy peaches and Honeycrisp apple before concluding with a ripe

although the residue of white pepper and bay leaf on the finish is very pleasurable

This is aromatically similar to the Chassagne villages but with more evident citrus influence

Gaillard, Cote Rotie Esprit Blonde other_regions_australia Rich and intense with someExotic, 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.