Pierre Gaillard Cornas 2023 GIGONDAS The word Millerandé describes grapes

The word Millerandé describes grapes whose natural fertilization partly failed due to the vine’s old age and also to the nature of the soil ad sub-soil found on parts of the Quarts

99Grapes:75% Arinto25% VerdelhoThis white allows for maximum expression of the Arinto

for me it has become a staple of the Douro Valley and the wine has made some major strides in pulling back on the oak a lot since the first vintage I had of the 2010

The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was the first on the island to pursue quality over quantity

The palate is med/med+ bodied

Pierre Gaillard Cornas 2023 GIGONDAS The word Millerandé describes grapesPierre Gaillard Cornas 2023 is a remarkable expression of the Cornas appellation, crafted with precision and passion. Nestled in the heart of the Rhne Valley, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir of granite slopes and a continental climate, producing wines with depth and complexity. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to let the true character of the Syrah grapes shine, resulting in a wine that is both bold and elegant.