2019 Xavier Gerard Côte Rôtie La Landonne Saumur-Champigny this is a pure expression

this is a pure expression of the Cugnoli region

The entry-level bottling ages in neutral barrels and cement tanks

18 to 24 months for reds

and powerful

Alexandre's Cuvée Saint Anne is the flagship non-vintage bottling of the estate

2019 Xavier Gerard Côte Rôtie La Landonne Saumur-Champigny this is a pure expressionYoung Xavier Gerard has already excelled past many of his contemporaries in Cte Rtie. His Syrah shows flesh and suave tannins but still has the underpinning minerality and freshness to make it sit with the most elite names. Fermented 50% whole cluster, this has enough crunch to please even the most traditional leaning Northern Rhne aficionados.