Gaillard, Cote Rotie Esprit Blonde other_regions_australia showing succulent acidity with notes

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

sliced chilis

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

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

and the wine will need more time to flesh out and soften with cellar aging

Gaillard, Cote Rotie Esprit Blonde other_regions_australia showing succulent acidity with notesExotic, 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.