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2003 Pierre Gaillard Cote-Rotie
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2003 Pierre Gaillard Cote-Rotie

Producer: Pierre Gaillard
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Cote Rotie

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86-89 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2005

($85) Bright medium ruby. Roasted, port-like aromas of plum, black cherry, licorice and spices. Fat, lush and sweet, with flavors of black fruits and licorice. A bit heavy owing to the impression of low acidity. Finishes with very smooth tannins and sneaky peppery length. Also low in sulfur.

90 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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