Domaine Cottebrune
I completely omitted to take any photos at Cotebrune, so here is some Faugeres schist by way of illustration. I have visited Domaine Cottebrune in the hamlet of La Liquière a few times over the years, but this was the first time with a member of the Gaillard family, who own the estate. Pierre Antoine, Pierre Gaillard’s son, is now responsible for the property, which Pierre bought in 2004. As well as vineyards in Côte Rôtie, the family make wine on the other side of the Rhône Valley, under the label of Vins de Vienne and in Banyuls, where they bought Domaine Madeloc in 2003. Pierre-Antoine’s, Elise, sister is responsible for Madeloc. And Cottebrune is the maiden name of Pierre Antoine’s mother. He explained that his father has now retired, but has certainly not given up driving a tractor…. so definitely an active retirement. Pierre-Antoine is actually based in Côte Rôtie. We should have met in January, but believe it or not, he was ...
