Xavier Gerard 2019 Cote Chatillon Condrieu Viognier Rhone, France
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From the estate's finest holding, situated in the middle of
the slope overlooking the Rhone, this cuvee from the famed "Cote Chatillon" lieu-dit has long been the flagship Condrieu of Domaine Gerard. After
fermentation in cuve, the wine spends one year in a mix of 500L and 225L
barrels, the vast majority of which are old. The richness of the fruit is
placed in balance by bright acidity, in a masterfully-controlled wine. A
liveliness and notes of spice carry through the pleasing finish. We have also
been fortunate to taste some older examples of this wine, which showed an
excellent capacity for cellaring. Winemaker notes.
(91 WA) A bit more evolved and lusher than the 2020,
Gerard's 2019 Condrieu La Cote Chatillon reveals notes of ripe pears and melon
on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, round, smooth and easy to drink, with
ample length on the finish. It's nicely done, but it probably should be
consumed over the next year or so.