Domaine Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph Clos de Cuminaille 2021 (375ml)
The Clos de Cuminaille is one of the most privileged sites of Saint-Joseph. Itâs an east-facing, walled vineyard on Chavanayâs pure granite soils and produces one of the most distinctive wines of the appellation each year. When Gaillard bought this three-hectare site, he passed on the chance to buy a slice of the now-renowned La Turque vineyard in CĂŽte-RĂŽtie, a site he helped plant. He simply felt that Clos de Cuminaille was better. The vines here are now more than 30 years old, and the winemaking is no different from the Saint-Josephâsave for a touch more new oak (a well-integrated 25% this year).
As always, this is a much more textural and polished experience compared to the regular Saint-Joseph cuvĂ©e. Itâs pulpy and layered with juicy plum and pastille fruit, scored by hints of grilled herbs and sappy, northern RhĂŽne spice. It carries the refreshing signature of the vintage with style and substance. Not the power of 2020, for example, but thatâs all the better for drinking young.
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The Clos de Cuminaille is one of the most privileged sites of Saint-Joseph. Itâs an east-facing, walled vineyard on Chavanayâs pure granite soils and produces one of the most distinctive wines of the appellation each year. When Gaillard bought this three-hectare site, he passed on the chance to buy a slice of the now-renowned La Turque vineyard in CĂŽte-RĂŽtie, a site he helped plant. He simply felt that Clos de Cuminaille was better. The vines here are now more than 30 years old, and the winemaking is no different from the Saint-Josephâsave for a touch more new oak (a well-integrated 25% this year).
As always, this is a much more textural and polished experience compared to the regular Saint-Joseph cuvĂ©e. Itâs pulpy and layered with juicy plum and pastille fruit, scored by hints of grilled herbs and sappy, northern RhĂŽne spice. It carries the refreshing signature of the vintage with style and substance. Not the power of 2020, for example, but thatâs all the better for drinking young.
