{"title":"Guillaume Gilles","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cornas-les-rieux-guillaume-gilles-2023","title":"Cornas Les Rieux, Guillaume Gilles 2023","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuillaume Gilles is a small grower based in Cornas, in the Northern Rhône. After working alongside Robert Michel, one of the appellation’s most respected traditional producers, he established his own domaine in 2002, starting with a small parcel in the renowned Chaillot vineyard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, he farms around five hectares, including the higher-altitude Les Rieux vineyard. His approach remains traditional, with organic farming, whole-bunch fermentations, indigenous yeasts and ageing in older oak barrels and large casks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis wines combine the structure and savoury character of Cornas with pure Syrah fruit, fine tannins and freshness, reflecting a restrained approach to extraction and élevage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high-altitude Cornas from Guillaume Gilles, made from 100% Syrah planted between 2012 and 2014 in the Les Rieux vineyard, at 400–450 metres above the village. The vines grow on sandy, decomposed white granite, producing a fresher, more delicate expression of Cornas than his flagship Chaillot. The grapes undergo whole-bunch fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by 12 months ageing in used 600L oak casks, without fining or filtration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eed and dark berries meet violet, black pepper and subtle savoury spice. The palate is finely structured, with fresh acidity, supple tannins and a persistent granitic character. An elegant, energetic Cornas with good depth and ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer  \u003cstrong\u003eGuillaume Gilles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong\u003eCornas, Northern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rhone, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong\u003e13% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \u003cstrong\u003eFull body red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong\u003e750ml \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking \u003cstrong\u003eManual harvested, whole bunches lightly crushed, fermented with indigenous yeast, aged for a minimum of 12 months in 600lt oak barrels. 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The cooler 2021 vintage brings a particularly fresh and elegant expression, with aromas of red cherry, blackberry and violet alongside black pepper, olive and subtle smoky notes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is finely structured, with vibrant acidity, firm but refined tannins and a persistent granitic character. 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