Gaillard, Saint-Joseph Clos Cuminaille Brut Zero Although originally conceived as a

Although originally conceived as a pure French oak-aged Sangiovese meant to compete with the trendy wines of the day

Fran Kysela runs a surprisingly large volume import business with a strong focus on value-priced wines from Southern France

wild blueberries and Morello cherries with a waft of pencil lead

and a hint of chocolate in the background

The wine covers the palate fully

Gaillard, Saint-Joseph Clos Cuminaille Brut Zero Although originally conceived as aBright violet. Mineral accented cherry, dark berry and violet scents are complicated by hints of olive, cracked pepper and licorice. Seamless and broad on the palate, offering juicy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter and livelier with air. A subtle floral pastille note appears on the clinging finish, which shows good delineation and harmonious tannins. Josh Raynolds