Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2020

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Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie 2020

Producer: Pierre Gaillard | Appellation: Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, France
Vintage: 2020 | Classification: AOC Côte-Rôtie
Blend: ~100% Syrah (with a small percentage of Viognier co-fermented)
Drinking Window: 2025–2040 | Aging Potential: 15+ years

The Wine

The 2020 Pierre Gaillard Côte-Rôtie is a stunning representation of this steep, schist-laden appellation—graceful yet powerful, layered yet lifted. Sourced from prime parcels in the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune, Gaillard’s Côte-Rôtie captures the essence of Northern Rhône Syrah: perfumed, precise, and enduring.

A warmer vintage, 2020 offers ripe fruit, silky tannins, and depth without excess—highlighting Gaillard’s gift for balance and elegance.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Expressive aromas of violet, black cherry, crushed blackberry, incense, and smoked meat, with floral lift from the Viognier.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied, with satin-like tannins and vibrant acidity. Black fruits, plum, graphite, and spice intertwine with savoury notes of olive and herbs.

Finish: Long, poised, and mineral-driven, with lingering dark fruit and a refined smoky edge.

Producer Details

Pierre Gaillard, a former vineyard manager at Guigal, founded his eponymous estate in the 1980s and quickly became one of Côte-Rôtie’s most respected producers. Known for his rigorous vineyard practices and elegant winemaking, Gaillard crafts Syrah of purity and finesse from some of the region’s most vertiginous sites.

Wine Details

Vinification: Hand-harvested; co-fermented Syrah with Viognier; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged 18–20 months in French oak barrels (approx. 30% new)
Alcohol Content: ~13.5% ABV
Cellaring: Best from 2025; will evolve gracefully through 2040 and beyond

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with venison, duck breast with blackcurrant sauce, grilled ribeye.