Pierre Gaillard
Malleval Côte-Rôtie Syrah
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
A true delight, aged Syrah, wild and spicy, softened now
A true delight, aged Syrah, wild and spicy, softened now
Aug 1st, 2017
Dog shit mixed with pig shit. It's beautiful.
Dog shit mixed with pig shit. It's beautiful.
3 people found it helpfulJan 30th, 2014
Succulent red coming from decomposing "brune et blonde" schists terraces down in the Malleval, Ampuis district. Being subject to total destemming, cold maceration and microoxigenation -among other heresies-, this one seemed like a recipe for disaster. But the artistry of Gaillard and the impeccable terroir deliver a refined yet fleshy Côte-Rôtie. Don't expect a Guigal-style, 100+ points, behemoth. There's a definitive Burgundian influence here. #côterôtie #Syrah #rhone
Succulent red coming from decomposing "brune et blonde" schists terraces down in the Malleval, Ampuis district. Being subject to total destemming, cold maceration and microoxigenation -among other heresies-, this one seemed like a recipe for disaster. But the artistry of Gaillard and the impeccable terroir deliver a refined yet fleshy Côte-Rôtie. Don't expect a Guigal-style, 100+ points, behemoth. There's a definitive Burgundian influence here. #côterôtie #Syrah #rhone
Sep 19th, 2016
Wow...earthy, new leather, long finish, amazing Syrah
Wow...earthy, new leather, long finish, amazing Syrah
Dec 25th, 2015
Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree
Roasted & ripe!
Roasted & ripe!
Dec 25th, 2015
My favorite value cote-rotie producer by far. This is complexity in a glass. Brooding black and red fruit. Deep overripe to rotting raspberries and black cherries. Fresh mint leaves and finely ground black peppercorn with that notorious torched underbrush sense. Cedar and smoked ham notes on the finish. This is a winner for sure. 2010 vintage was blockbuster as well.
My favorite value cote-rotie producer by far. This is complexity in a glass. Brooding black and red fruit. Deep overripe to rotting raspberries and black cherries. Fresh mint leaves and finely ground black peppercorn with that notorious torched underbrush sense. Cedar and smoked ham notes on the finish. This is a winner for sure. 2010 vintage was blockbuster as well.
Jul 21st, 2015
A sumptuous, gorgeous nose that shows candied orange zest, blackcurrant pastille, graphite and voluptuous red fruit as well as a mix of mint leaf, eucalyptus and sweet liquorice. Great development in the glass. In the mouth though soft, there are some powerful fruits that come through, red on the mid palate and then grippier, darker, smoky cherry fruit on the finish. Gorgeous.
A sumptuous, gorgeous nose that shows candied orange zest, blackcurrant pastille, graphite and voluptuous red fruit as well as a mix of mint leaf, eucalyptus and sweet liquorice. Great development in the glass. In the mouth though soft, there are some powerful fruits that come through, red on the mid palate and then grippier, darker, smoky cherry fruit on the finish. Gorgeous.
Sep 19th, 2014
This is what's its all about. Balance is an understatement.
This is what's its all about. Balance is an understatement.
Jun 14th, 2013
Winestone. Nice after 1 hour decant, lots of residue. Almost undrinkable after 24 hours in the bottle.
Winestone. Nice after 1 hour decant, lots of residue. Almost undrinkable after 24 hours in the bottle.
Feb 7th, 2021
Smoky dark with fruit hidden deep within
Smoky dark with fruit hidden deep within
May 3rd, 2018