Pierre Gaillard Clos de Cuminaille Saint-Joseph 2012 (6x75cl)
(40% new oak): Bright violet color. Fresh raspberry and cherry on the lively floral nose. Spicy and incisive on the palate, with sappy red fruit liqueur and floral pastille flavors underscored by juicy acidity and a subtle vanilla nuance. A smoky mineral note adds bite to the finish, which hangs on with repeating florality. In an elegant style and very appealing now.
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2025
Reviewer Name: Josh Raynolds
Review Date: 1st February 2015
Deeper, richer and with another notch on the texture scale, the 2012 St Joseph Clos de Cuminaille has terrific notes of black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice and roasted meats. Medium-bodied, ripe and textured, with notable purity and acidity, it’s an impressive Saint Joseph to drink over the coming 7-8 years.
Drinking Window: 2014 - 2022
Reviewer Name: Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 30th December 2014