I had the opportunity to attend a trade tasting with Gullberg by Stockwine a couple of days ago. A lot of fine wine to taste and meet and talk with winemakers.
Part II - a new acquaintance for me, from Rhone, Gaetan - third generation of the estate (the fourth generation is seen in the background) - poured these stunners.
2023 Alliance, Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy
A light, peppery nose with notes of ink and blueberries is followed with a nicely structured, herbal palate. Very, very good. (199 SKR ex VAT).
~91p (tasted 2026/06)
2024 Saint-Joseph Préambule, Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy
A cool, elegant nose with an open, fresh, juicy taste with lots of juniper berries and black pepper. (no price given).
~92p (tasted 2026/06)
2023 Côte-Rôtie Prélude, Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy
A handsome, refined nose with notes of blackberries and chrushed rocks alongside a tight, concentrated taste with notes of bakelite and ripe blueberries. Lovely.
~94p (tasted 2026/06)
2022 Côte-Rôtie Prélude, Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy
The -22 Prélude is a tad more meatier, the structure is more broadshouldered but the fruit is as fine. (550 SKR ex VAT).
~93p (tasted 2026/06)
2023 Côte-Rôtie Côte Rozier, Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy
Only 930 bottles made of this nectar. The nose is deep and layered with notes of damsons, asphalt, licorice and tobacco. Stunning. The taste is high and fine with fruit, tannins and acidity in gorgeous harmony. Great wine. (800 SKR ex VAT).
~95p (tasted 2026/06)
2022 Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde, Jocelyne & Yves Lafoy
The Côte Blonde is what dreams are made of, at least mine. From vines planted in 1934. The nose is bottomless deep with sweet black fruit, a touch of old balsamic vinegar, sun warm gravel and ripe flowers. The taste is intense, focused and just brilliant with rich black fruit, silky tannins, a high acidity and a finish that never ends. In 8+ years, perfection in the making. (1199 SKR ex VAT).
~98p (tasted 2026/06)
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