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

Rich and intense with some great spicy notes

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

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

One of the many problems with these heavy bottles is that you keep picking them up to pour more wine only to be disappointed to find that they are actually empty

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.