Xavier Gerard, Cote-Rotie, 2022 Balaton Offer The result is a white

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

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

Drink with a long decant now

salty minerality and a finish that lingers for minutes

Xavier Gerard, Cote-Rotie, 2022 Balaton Offer The result is a whiteXavier 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