Domaine Gerin Côte-Rôtie Champin le Seigneur 2023 Type_Red Wine power and complexity

power and complexity

charred green peppers and wild herbs on the nose

It’s the perfect raw material for making world-class Amarone - the grapes are dried for 30 days after harvest

He’s built like a bull

overlooking the Ngaruroro River

Domaine Gerin Côte-Rôtie Champin le Seigneur 2023 Type_Red Wine power and complexityFor a short two kilometre stretch where the Rhne river turns a sharp right at Vienne, youll find the dramatic vineyards of Cte Rtie carved into steep terraces of granite and slate. The vineyards face south east, avoiding the late afternoon burn from the sun, and the steep slopes ensure maximum exposure for the grapes. Its breathtaking. Then you taste the wines, and wonder how on earth they can deliver such colour, power and complexity, at just 13%