Xavier Gerard Cote-Rotie 'La Landonne' 2019 Size:750ml Marked by an orange-red tint

Marked by an orange-red tint to its color

and as with Champs-Gains he uses 25% new barrels in its 18-month élevage

Vespolina plays the primary supporting role to the great Nebbiolo-based wines of the Alto Piemonte

one mid-slope with browner soil

Bursting with energy and bristling with tension

Xavier Gerard Cote-Rotie 'La Landonne' 2019 Size:750ml Marked by an orange-red tintXavier owns a tiny plot in the legendary parcel Landonne, which rests in the heart of the Cte Rtie appellation. Historically, his fruit was blended into his classic Cte Rtie until 2013, when he decided to bottle this small quantity separately. He is happy with the result and plans to continue to make this wine in stronger vintages. The grapes are fermented in small barrels without destemming and left to age for 2 years before bottling. More