Xavier Gerard Côte Rôtie 2018 EAU DE VIE She went on to become

She went on to become the founding winemaker at Matanzas Creek in 1977 and remained there until 1984

a region that makes mostly Chardonnay (about 80%) • Farming is sustainable since 1998

Made from mostly Merlot and a splash of Cabernet Franc

this cuvée is well-balanced

and fresh cedar board

Xavier Gerard Côte Rôtie 2018 EAU DE VIE She went on to becomeAn assemblage of the estates finest parcels, the single Cote Rotie cuve produced at the Gerard domaine is sourced principally from the Mollard lieu dit (65%) with the balance a mix of Font Jean, Viallire, and La Landonne. The de stemming regimen varies with vintage, though a significant part is generally left as whole clusters. This is a finer expression of the appellation than many of its counterparts along the slope, with a purity of fruit and