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

Rhône

Red

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92/100

RVF

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92/100

James Suckling

syrah
spicy
black fruits

"A Saint-Joseph that leaves its mark".

Elegantly dressed in a dark ruby, this Saint-Joseph lives up to its name and will leave a lasting impression with its crisp, spicy aromas. The Syrah is remarkable, and perfectly represents the typicality of this grape variety in the Northern Rhône Valley.

Features

Estate

Domaine Georges Vernay

Cuvée

Terres d'Encre

Vintage

2022

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

100% Syrah

Terroirs

1.5 ha terraced on granite soil in the commune of Chavanay

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

In temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, long vatting period of 2 to 3 weeks with light manual punching of the cap and pumping over.

Breeding

12 months in barrels (no new wood)

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark dress

Nose

Black fruits, liquorice, delicate spices, red pepper, chocolate, undergrowth, woody notes

Mouth

Offers the spicy, crisp and round flavours of the estate's great wines.

Serve

AT 15-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with rabbit with olives, lasagne bolognaise, lentil salad, Landaise salad, pork chop with barbecue sauce...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

5-star rated estates (Outstanding producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)

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 we find all the splendor of the Vernon hillside.

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

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

Wine rated (guide 2025) 92/100

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)

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

James Suckling

Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100

Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended

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.

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