2009 Pierre Gaillard Cornas

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 88 points

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  4/6/2019 - timewithwine wrote:

  A more international style than some of the other traditional Cornas on display this evening. A bit tight and needing to be decanted. Despite the tightness, it offers up violets, smoked meat and mineral. Not quite as satisfying as some of the other Corans (such as the Allemand). Very little sediment. 13% alc. For the first day of R&RR with beef daube and other goodies such as incredible blue cheeses. Recommended.

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  7/5/2018 - Nostromo99 wrote: 87 Points

  Slightly flat, uninteresting nose. Lacks concentration in the mouth. Still quite grippy on the shortish finish. Drinkable enough, but could do with a bit more going on.

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  1/30/2015 - timewithwine wrote:

  The deep purple almost reminds you of a California Syrah, as does the scent of brown sugar on the nose. But with time, the violets, smoked meat and mineral speak of the old world. Heftier than the Chave St. Joe served along side it, and showing a much more international style than the Chave St. Joe also. This is much more novice friendly and doesn’t ask for food the way the Chave St. Joe does. The weighty mouthfeel coats the palate with flavors. The tannins are not yet resolved, but are not in any way angular or hard. Over time, this may well become a silky wine. Currently, no sediment. 13% alc. With cheeses (aged gouda, goat gouda, Edmont “Earthquake,” Italian truffle and others), black olives and crusty bread. For special day. Recommended, but with time, it may well be Highly Recommended.

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  3/7/2013 - pjaines wrote:

  Reasonably solid Cornas, although lacks a touch of energy and terroir. Veers more towards a Crozes Hermitage for me and lacks the nuance of its more serious Cornas neighbours.

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  5/10/2012 - rossi.wine Likes this wine: 89 Points

  The Jugged Hare, London. Very approachable now, excellent match with the roast we had. Balanced, fresh and rather long.

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