Le Chant des Roses, Xavier Roger

Zingy and spicy Gewürztraminer from the Languedoc

Xavier Roger’s roots were firmly in the vineyards of Sancerre in the Loire Valley. Son of Jean-Max Roger whose 34ha domaine in the village of Bué, just south-west of town of Sancerre, is renowned for its production of high quality, Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Pouilly Fumé. However three is a crowd, and with his brothers Thibault and Etienne working at the family domaine, Xavier set out on his own and made his own way. He trained in Burgundy, and spent time working in the US, New Zealand, Germany and Bordeaux, before settling in Nimes. He now oversees the winemaking operation at LGI, a large co-operative covering Languedoc, Provence, and the South West.

Le Chant des Roses is a delicate and aromatic expression of Gewurztraminer with notes of lychee, rose and exotic spices.

Colour – White
Producer – Xavier Roger
Country – France
Region – Languedoc
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 13.5%
Grapes – Gewürztraminer
Vintage – 2024
Sustainability – Non-Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Fruit-based desserts, Thai curries