Domaine Alary, Cotes-du-Rhone "La Gerbaude", 2023 Asimov CCR has long been a quiet

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

the vines yield concentrated fruit with firm structure and mineral depth

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

and chalky minerality

The texture is where it really wins: sleek and fine-grained

Domaine Alary, Cotes-du-Rhone "La Gerbaude", 2023 Asimov CCR has long been a quietSerious 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.