Domaine Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2022 alella to the point where the

to the point where the vines shut down for approximately two weeks

Steve started making two Nebbiolos

Rich and concentrated

”Croix” has two meanings: cross and intersection

with warm conditions early and then cooler conditions making it an epic vintage with reds ripening earlier than usual

Domaine Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2022 alella to the point where theGaillards Cte Rtie is a co fermented blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from the schist soils of Fongeant and Viallire (Ampuis) and a parcel of vines on gneiss at Semons in the south of the appellation. All the fruit was harvested by hand with a strict selection, ensuring only the finest bunches and berries made it into the final blend. The fruit was 100% destemmed and vinification involved a five day pre fermentation soak and then regular punch