Xavier Gerard, Cote-Rotie, 2022 limestone tasting From the legendary Arione vineyard

From the legendary Arione vineyard (normally reserved for serious Barolo business)

Hudelot-Baillet’s 2022 delivers a wine that is as elegant as it is intense

A perfect bottle for lovers of Loire reds who want a little more fruit

Fermented with native yeasts and bottled with minimal intervention

Xavier Gerard, Cote-Rotie, 2022 limestone tasting From the legendary Arione vineyardXavier 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