Drink with a long decant now
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
salty minerality and a finish that lingers for minutes
truffled risotto
so nothing gets in the way of that chalky
Xavier Gerard, Cote-Rotie, 2022 Balaton Offer Drink with a long decantXavier 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