Gaillard, Cote Rotie Rose Poupre Vintage:2009 black cherry and earth

black cherry and earth

austere and backward finish that is presently quite compact

understated and refined

here in its first vintage

I had high expectations for the new wines from Daphne Glorian

Gaillard, Cote Rotie Rose Poupre Vintage:2009 black cherry and earthInky, bright rimmed ruby. Ripe red and blue fruit, cola, potpourri, vanilla and a pungent floral note on the primary nose; a peppery element adds spicy lift. Plush black raspberry, cherry liqueur and spicecake flavors display fine definition and become livelier with air. The supple, persistent finish features a suave candied violet note, and pliant tannins add shape and gentle grip. This wine, which is made from de stemmed fruit, is sourced from a one