Gaillard, Saint-Joseph Clos Cuminaille Vintage:2015 It has a very classical

It has a very classical profile

A funky nose of reduction and lactic elements is borderline leads to exceptionally rich if slightly flat flavors that lack the same verve and appeal

it offers pleasure today but is going to be better with 3-5 years of bottle age

(from Ez Crottes)

The estate's Santacroce is a Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon blend aged in French oak first produced in 1983

Gaillard, Saint-Joseph Clos Cuminaille Vintage:2015 It has a very classicalBright 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