Gaillard, Cote Rotie Rose Poupre Vintage:2009 good length and freshness

good length and freshness

A new addition to the Penfolds lineup

This is impressive but perhaps slightly less well-balanced than either the Charmes or the Latricières

austere and backward finish that is presently quite compact

which belies its age

Gaillard, Cote Rotie Rose Poupre Vintage:2009 good length and freshnessInky, 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