Pierre Gaillard

These (2017 whites and reds) are sound, cleanly made wines from a domaine in the northern sector of St-Joseph. Elegance comes through and they can be followed by lovers of stylish fruit with an oak topping. ... Pierre Gaillard worked for several years in the Guigal Côte-Rôtie vineyards. The emphasis has been on oak - young or new oak is used to raise all the wines, but since the early 2010s the new oak proportion has dropped by some way, which is welcome. Gaillard's handling of oak is better than many, and his wines can integrate well. Cellar methods are modern.

Pierre has a good touch with his whites. The Condrieu is full and oily, with reliable quality. The 100% Roussanne Saint-Joseph was a muscular, deep. JOHN LIVINGSTONE-LEARMONTH