Pierre Gaillard LES PIERRES St-Joseph

100% Syrah, the winemaker has succeeded in producing a wine that uses the terroir to make a unique cuvee as the soil is emphasised by maturing the wine in casks with regular racking. The harvest, sorted by vine, is partially de-stemmed, crushed and fermented between 4 to 5 days, finally, it is matured up to 20 months using 20% new wood, finely grained oak from Allier and Nevers and smoothly sanded barrels. (12 x 75 cl)

Pierre Gaillard continues to produce wines of the highest standard (12 x 75 cl)

Pierre Gaillard Saint Joseph AC from France, Rhone, St-Joseph by Pierre Gaillard Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Pierre Gaillard LES GENDRINES Viognier Cotes de Rhone Blanc from France, Rhone, Cotes Du Rhone by Pierre Gaillard Rich Dry Whites (12 x 75 cl)

It has taken Yves Cuilleron 10 years to establish himself as one of the most dynamic young winegrowers in the Northern Rhone. His bold wines move and impress aficionados by their deep combination of terroir and style, a style which combines concentration and elegance, the two words which best define a great wine. The Condrieu appellation is only 100 hectares in total of which Yves owns 8. This makes him a major player in an appellation which has 40 vineyard owners and in which only 20 producers make their own wine. In recent years as part of the revival of interest in Rhone Valley wines, a group of mostly young growers, all working with consultant oenologist Jean Luc Colombo, have formed a group called Rhone Vignobles. Colombo has generated interest (6 x 75 cl)

Pierre Gaillard Cote Rotie from France, Rhone, Cote Rotie by Pierre Gaillard (12 x 75 cl)

Pierre Gaillard Cote Rotie from France, Rhone, Cote Rotie by Pierre Gaillard (12 x 75 cl)

Pierre Gaillard ROSE POURPRE Cote Rotie from France, Rhone, Cote Rotie by Pierre Gaillard (12 x 75 cl)

A slightly browning appearance indicates a maturing wine. The nose is of farmyard and game. Perfumed and weighty, fruits include currents and summer berries. The palate is one of preserved fruits and ripe red berries. Soft and ready to drink now. One taster commented, "It's a meal in itself!". A compliment for sure! (12 x 75 cl)