Domaine Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph Rouge 2021 (1500ml) roda revealing lovely biscuit and toast

revealing lovely biscuit and toast and a yellow plum fruitiness

balsamic and then pastis and then English Christmas Cake… Sharp and heightened aromaticity but with depth to plumb below

plummy fruit and sweet spice balanced by soft velvety tannins

This is a very good Mercurey blanc and given the typically low price

Domaine Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph Rouge 2021 (1500ml) roda revealing lovely biscuit and toastGaillards Saint Joseph is drawn from several parcels in the high country of Malleval, Chavanay and Limony in the far north of the appellation. The vines lie closer to Vienne and Condrieu than to Tournon sur Rhne in the south. Gaillards steep, cool soils have plenty of granite, which contributes to the mineral cut of this perfumed and vibrant Syrah. At the same time, varying altitudes and aspects offer Gaillard various blending options and are key to