Domaine Gerin Côte-Rôtie Champin le Seigneur 2023 Winemaker_Nigel Ludlow The vineyards sit on elevated

The vineyards sit on elevated slopes just down the river from Condrieu

and Jancis Robinson can see it too - calling it  ‘already a joy to drink … very refreshing’ (13

they rest in Oscar’s 17th-century underground cellar

The Languedoc - with its high altitude

Domaine Gerin Côte-Rôtie Champin le Seigneur 2023 Winemaker_Nigel Ludlow The vineyards sit on elevatedFor 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%