Xavier Gerard IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Viognier 2022 Size:750ml Pierre’s light hand with oak—only

Pierre’s light hand with oak—only 25% new here—allows for full visibility of the wine's fireworks display

most of which—besides a small parcel of Sauvignon Blanc—are planted to roughly 75% Cabernet Sauvignon

this wine is called “Unnamable” because according to DOC wine law

smoke-tinged

as raisins

Xavier Gerard IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Viognier 2022 Size:750ml Pierre’s light hand with oak—onlyA tiny production of just 3,500 bottles, this is a balanced Viognier that leans towards fresh fruit and acid, rather than any tropical notes. The grapes are sourced from a partially terraced 1. 05ha parcel in Verin, located 2km from Condrieu. The Malolactic fermentation is blocked, keeping a high level of acidity in this sharp expression of granite infused soil. The dominant notes are white flowers, violets, with persistent minerality through the