In the glass
What it pairs with
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Slow-braised lamb shanks
Concentrated mineral Syrah and slow-cooked lamb are a classic Northern Rhone match. -
Venison stew with wild mushrooms
The wine's mineral and dark fruit intensity matches gamey venison. -
Charcuterie with local cheeses
The wine's pepper and mineral character pairs well with artisan charcuterie.
History
Clos de Cuminal is a small enclosed vineyard parcel that Pierre Gaillard identified as an exceptional site for old-vine Syrah in the Saint-Joseph appellation. The wine has been a signature of the domaine since the first vintage.
- 1989 — First vintage of Clos de Cuminal from the enclosed single-parcel vineyard
Facts
- Producer
- Pierre Gaillard
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Saint-Joseph AOC
- Oak
- 12-16 months in used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
- Organic
- ECOCERT