Domaine Georges Vernay - Saint-Joseph Terres d'Encre 2023
16/20
Jancis Robinson
"A Saint-Joseph that leaves a lasting impression"
Elegantly dressed in a dark robe, this Saint-Joseph lives up to its name and will leave a lasting impression with its crispness and spicy aromas. The Syrah is remarkable and perfectly represents all the typical characteristics of this grape variety in the northern Rhône Valley.
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Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Dark fruits, licorice, delicate spices, red pepper, chocolate, undergrowth, woody notes
Mouth
Offers the spicy texture, crispness, and roundness of the estate's great wines.
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with rabbit with olives, lasagna Bolognese, salted pork with lentils, Landes salad, pork chop with barbecue sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star estate (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Emma Amsellem joined her mother Christine Vernay to promote the rugged slopes of Condrieu and Côte Rôtie, lands bathed in sunshine when frost does not interfere, as in 2021, a vintage that Emma is not likely to forget since she had just returned to the estate. Despite the unpredictable weather, it was a very successful year for whites, with well-defined saline expressions. A vintage that showcases all the splendor of the Vernon hillside.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About the estate:
Christine Vernay, who brilliantly took over the reins of this iconic Condrieu estate in 1996, is gradually handing over the reins to her daughter, Emma Amsellem. While the estate is closely linked to the history of the Condrieu appellation, of which it remains the most brilliant representative, it also offers a remarkable selection of red wines, whose aging has been refined in recent years. Tasting a Condrieu cuvée aged for a good decade here allows you to understand the potential of this terroir, which is too often overshadowed by the varietal notes of Viognier. The energy and potential contained in the estate's wines serve as a benchmark.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16/20
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
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