2022 Pierre Gaillard Cornas, Rhône Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Pierre Gaillards Cornas is a testament to the rugged, granite soils and warm microclimate that define this appellation. Sourced from small, high elevation plots, the Syrah vines yield grapes of remarkable intensity and depth. Gaillard employs a traditional approach to vinification, followed by aging in French oak barrels, which imparts subtle structure and allows the fruit to take center stage. The 2022 vintage captures the essence of

destemmed and vinified in custom-designed tini

entirely hand-harvested

allowing each cuvée—from Petit Chablis to premier cru bottlings—to clearly reflect its origin

while the proximity to the Loire River keeps the temperatures moderate

Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Pichon Longueville Baron were once one large property

The three grape varietals

Weeks-long maceration

it is noted as “pure and energetic… a great value” and a superb village‑level Brunello

native varieties

As a next step

Aromas of ripe red cherry

Emerald represents the color of life and growth that exists in the vineyards displayed by the vines