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

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Grown on the limestone-rich hills of Francs—just a short drive from Saint-Émilion—“George” blends mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Malbec

The result is a white that walks the line between freshness and richness: stone fruit

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

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