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Gaillard Asiaticus Terres de Viennae 2009
France
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Rhône Valley
Produced in cooperation with Rhône vintners François Villard and Yves Cuilleron, “Asiaticus” was raised on historic terroir once cultivated in Roman times (and praised in antiquity by Pliny and Plutarch). These historic vineyards, recently revived, sit just north of Côte Rôtie on the east side of the Rhône. A 100% Syrah that exhibits a Côte Brune style, with its earthy, saturated flavors.
$73.00
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Gaillard Cornas Les Combe 2009
France
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Rhône Valley
Very limited! This petite southern vineyard with its 70-year-old vines is a recent acquisition for winemaker Pierre Gaillard and one can immediately taste why he coveted just this spot. What a pepper bomb! The complexity here is stunning; black cherries mix with barbecued red plums and soy-sauce steak on the dense, explosive mouth—there's even a bit of Echezeaux orange rind on the finish. Very supple and wonderfully silky—this one will only get better in the cellar, too. c
$59.95
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Gaillard Côte Rotie Côte Rozier 2009
France
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Rhône Valley
The star bottling of the Gaillard lineup and one that puts pretty much every "La-La" to pasture. “Côte Rozier,” located near "La Landonne," is the source of some of the most peppery and refined 100% Syrah wines in the Côte Brune. Seductive and long, "Rozier" slathers on the boysenberry syrup over a rich, butter crust tart piled high with blackberries and black currants...
$111.00
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Gaillard Côte Rotie Le Mollard 2009
France
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Rhône Valley
Winemaker Pierre Gaillard recently acquired just a few rows of 60+ year old vines in "Le Mollard," a very well-regarded, easterly facing site in the Côte Blond. It's a perfect example of Blond style, with its bright red fruits and effortless grace—in 2009 it's unquestionably a wine of finesse and supple fruit.
$111.00
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Gaillard Côte Rotie Les Viallieres 2009
France
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Rhône Valley
Another Côte Blonde beauty, “Les Viallieres” is one of the region's unheralded great growths, and certainly one of Gaillard's most elegant and voluptuous offerings from Côte Rôtie. We selected two ideal barrels that displayed the wonderful spice and poise that this vineyard delivers in spades. Cinnamon dust and silky blue and black fruits show on the nose; a rich and spicy combination of licorice, ginger and white pepper combine with black cherries, plums and barbecued peaches on the juicy, structured mouth. Another wine that is simply a treasure in the cellar!
$111.00
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Gaillard Crozes-Hermitage 2009
France
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Rhône Valley
Savory, lushly layered and wonderfully balanced—this is one of the more expressive, character-rich Crozes we've ever had and certainly goes to show that this promising appellation has more than come into its own. What a delicious discovery!
$33.25
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Gaillard St. Joseph Côtes Belley 2009
France
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Rhône Valley
"Côte Belley" is one wine we keep socking away in our cellars because it is such a treasure—always beautifully concentrated and spiced, this St. Joseph is such a super value because it consistently over-delivers. Our 2009 selection is sensational; we chose a blend of four different barrels to come up with a seriously spice-laden Syrah...
$55.50
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Gaillard Cornas Les Combe 2007
France
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Rhône Valley
We selected two perfect barrels that for us represent the sweetest, richest Cornas you will ever taste. Red flowers and pink peppercorns flood the nose. There's a plumpness along with a finesse-driven precision…
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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Gaillard Côte Rotie La Brosse 2007
France
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Rhône Valley
A special, single-barrel selection. In “La Brosse,” soils are a mix of decomposed schist and limestone, which gives fruit more balance and a brighter, more fruity character…
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.
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