Domaine Alary, Cotes-du-Rhone "La Gerbaude", 2023 Asimov CCR the vines yield concentrated fruit

the vines yield concentrated fruit with firm structure and mineral depth

has long been a quiet force in Barolo—and their Cerretta bottling is a standout in their single-cru lineup

Thierry Allemand's flagship Cornas commands attention from the first sip—a wine of compelling mineral precision built on vines so old they remember the Rhône Valley's earliest vintages

with fruit trees and vegetable gardens scattered throughout

Distilled from pure sugarcane juice rather than molasses

Domaine Alary, Cotes-du-Rhone "La Gerbaude", 2023 Asimov CCR the vines yield concentrated fruitSerious Southern Rhne from a family with roots in Cairanne since 1692this punches well above typical Ctes du Rhne. Grenache dominant with Syrah and Mourvdre, La Gerbaude delivers ripe red and black fruits, garrigue herbs, and supple tannins. The Alary family farms organically.