Domaine Georges Vernay - Saint-Joseph Terres d'Encre 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Emma Amsellem has joined her mother Christine Vernay to develop the rugged hillsides of Condrieu and Côte Rôtie, lands drenched in sunshine when frost doesn't interfere, as in 2021, a vintage Emma is not about to forget since she had just returned to the domaine. Beyond the vagaries of the weather, the year was a great success for the whites, with saline expressions well in place. A vintage in which all the splendor of the Vernon hillside can be found.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

This dark-colored wine comes from 30-year-old Syrah vines planted on granite soil in the commune of Chavanay. It is very dense on the palate, with a crispness and beautiful notes of fresh black fruit. The finish is racy, with a mineral undertone.

About the domain :

Christine Vernay, who brilliantly took over the reins of this emblematic Condrieu estate in 1996, is slowly handing over to her daughter, Emma Amsellem. While the estate is intimately linked to the history of the Condrieu appellation, of which it is still the most brilliant representative, it also offers a remarkable selection of reds whose maturation has been refined in recent years. Tasting a decade-old Condrieu cuvée here reveals the potential of this terroir, too often overwhelmed by the varietal notes of Viognier. The energy and potential contained in the estate's wines set a benchmark.

James Suckling

About the wine:

A velvety, fresh, chiselled Saint-Joseph. Notes of forest berries, roasted meat and black pepper on the nose follow through to a medium-bodied palate with fine tannins and lively acidity. Playful and lively with a transparent character. Juicy crushed cherries and violets in the center and a refreshing finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Enjoy or keep.