Xavier Gerard, Cote-Rotie, 2022 Balaton Offer so nothing gets in the

so nothing gets in the way of that chalky

and that cool

The cooler 2017 growing season kept things fresh and high-toned rather than jammy

with a twist of lime

Drink with a long decant now

Xavier Gerard, Cote-Rotie, 2022 Balaton Offer so nothing gets in theXavier Grard has rapidly risen since taking over his familys CteRtie vineyards in 2013, emphasizing terroir clarity from steep, schist rich slopes. His 2022 CteRtie comes from 3. 2 ha of old vines across prime lieuxditsincluding Mollard, Viallire, La Brosse, and La Landonneand includes about 4 % Viognier Vinified with native yeasts, partial whole cluster handling, and aged for two years in neutral demi muids, the wine offers pure, refined tannins and