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Pierre Gaillard Cornas 2021 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Cornas
DC
92
JD
91
Additional vintages
2021 2020
DC
92
Rated 92 by Decanter
A just-ripe style that has a good sense of freshness with well-worked tannins – this is relatively approachable for a 2021 Cornas. Good acidity, it’s softer than the more traditional houses. A parcel of 70-year-old vines, all destemmed, aged for 18 months in barrel, 50% new. ... More details
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Pierre Gaillard Cornas 2021 750ml

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Professional Ratings
DC
92
JD
91
DC
92
Rated 92 by Decanter
A just-ripe style that has a good sense of freshness with well-worked tannins – this is relatively approachable for a 2021 Cornas. Good acidity, it’s softer than the more traditional houses. A parcel of 70-year-old vines, all destemmed, aged for 18 months in barrel, 50% new.
JD
91
Rated 91 by Jeb Dunnuck
89-91 Spice, sandalwood, white pepper, and incense notes all emerge from the 2021 Cornas, a medium-bodied, pretty, beautifully complex Cornas. It shows the more mid-weight style of the vintage, yet it has good mid-palate density as well as ripe tannins. It's promising.
Winery
This Syrah is powerful, elegant, rich, and unctuous, with velvety tannins.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Cornas
Additional vintages
2021 2020
Overview
A just-ripe style that has a good sense of freshness with well-worked tannins – this is relatively approachable for a 2021 Cornas. Good acidity, it’s softer than the more traditional houses. A parcel of 70-year-old vines, all destemmed, aged for 18 months in barrel, 50% new.
green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
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Region: Rhone Valley

There are few wine regions in the world with a history as long and illustrious as that of the Rhone Valley in France. For over two thousand years, wines have been produced in this region, benefited by the excellent, mineral-rich soils of the region, and the varied climate which allows a wide range of grape varietals to grow. The Rhone Valley is now split into two quite separate regions, with the north part being characterized by its cooler, continental climate and the limited number of grape varietals grown, and the southern sub-region being perfect for growing a wide range of grapes, and producing an exciting number of different wine styles. The Rhone Valley is associated with elegant, flavorful wines, and certain grape varietals such as Viognier and Syrah, which are adept at expressing the finer features of their terroir.
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Country: France

French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.
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Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
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Region: Rhone Valley

There are few wine regions in the world with a history as long and illustrious as that of the Rhone Valley in France. For over two thousand years, wines have been produced in this region, benefited by the excellent, mineral-rich soils of the region, and the varied climate which allows a wide range of grape varietals to grow. The Rhone Valley is now split into two quite separate regions, with the north part being characterized by its cooler, continental climate and the limited number of grape varietals grown, and the southern sub-region being perfect for growing a wide range of grapes, and producing an exciting number of different wine styles. The Rhone Valley is associated with elegant, flavorful wines, and certain grape varietals such as Viognier and Syrah, which are adept at expressing the finer features of their terroir.
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Country: France

French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.