
- Robert Parker (RP) points 92
- Vinous points
Famille Pierre Gaillard - Côte-Rôtie - Esprit de Blonde
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€122.40 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
Crafted from Syrah planted on the mid-slope of Côte Blonde, the 2022 Cote Rotie Esprit de Blonde reveals a more floral, spicier bouquet than Rose Pourpre, evoking aromas of spices, mulberries, dark berries, violets and oak. Medium to full-bodied, tense and straight, it has an assertive tannic frame, an incisive mid-palate with structured tannins and an ethereal, long finish. Matured for 18 months in barrels.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Famille Pierre Gaillard
- Country
- France
- Appellation
- Côte Rôtie
- Region
- Rhone
Technical
- Vintage
- 2022
- Grapes
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Serving
- 15 - 17°C
- Drinking window
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this wine
Famille Pierre Gaillard is renowned for crafting elegant, terroir-driven wines from the Northern Rhône, and their Côte-Rôtie Esprit de Blonde exemplifies this commitment to finesse over power. This prestigious appellation, situated on steep granite slopes above the Rhône River, produces some of France's most refined and structured red wines, where traditional winemaking meets meticulous vineyard management.
Esprit de Blonde showcases the delicate balance characteristic of Côte-Rôtie's best producers. Medium-bodied with a distinctive floral character and graceful rose notes, this wine reveals the nuanced complexity that comes from the region's unique terroir. At 12.5% alcohol, it maintains an approachable yet sophisticated profile, with a long, refined finish that speaks to careful winemaking and quality fruit selection.
Versatile at the table, this Côte-Rôtie pairs beautifully with lamb, beef, venison, and game birds, making it an excellent choice for fine dining establishments and discerning collectors. Whether served in a villa, yacht, or private cellar, Famille Pierre Gaillard's offering delivers the elegance and complexity that defines Northern Rhône excellence.
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Producer
Famille Pierre Gaillard
Famille Pierre Gaillard is a winery based in Condrieu, in the northern Rhône Valley. The producer works with wines from two of the region's most distinctive appellations: Condrieu, known for its white wines, and Saint-Joseph…
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Rhone
Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years, with some of its vineyards being amongst the oldest in France. Syrah rules over the south with a mix of Mediterranean grapes, while in the north, the two stars are…
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Côte Rôtie
Côte Rôtie is a small appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley of France, situated on steep terraced slopes along the right bank of the Rhône River near the town of Ampuis. The appellation covers approximately 320 hectares of…
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