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A powerful yet fine wine with dark chocolate and cocoa bean aromas developing black olive and meaty, savoury notes on the palate, long, silky and sustained.
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
France
Rhône
Cote Rotie
Domaine Georges Vernay
Shiraz / Syrah (Blend)
Red Wine
Christine Vernay
Natural Cork
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Georges Vernay is known as the “King of Condrieu” and was responsible for the growth and worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 22 hectares of vineyards, six of which are in the Côte Rôtie appellation. The steep and uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually cultivated without the use of residual herbicides or insecticides. Georges’ daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husband, and has looked after the winemaking since 1997, gaining worldwide recognition for her Côte Rôtie wines. In 2019, Domaine Georges Vernay was awarded the prestigious 3 stars by ‘La Revue du Vin de France’.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Côte Rôtie is a prestigious red wine appellation at the northern tip of the Rhône Valley wine region, where the vineyards are situated on steep slopes – the Côtes. The three hectares of vineyard are located in the parish of Semons in the plot ‘Coteau de Bassenon’; and in the parish of Ampuis, in the plots of ‘Lancement’ and ‘Tupin’. The vineyards are situated on south-facing granite terraces. Due to the steep slopes in the vineyards, the 30-year-old vines are maintained manually, without the use of weed killers, and all treatments use organic products. Planted on 3309 rootstocks, the vines are trained according to Cordon and simple Guyot training systems and are planted at a density of 8,000 vines per hectare. Yields are low at 35 hectolitres per hectare. The vineyard is certified organic.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were manually harvested at full maturity. They were then destemmed and fermented at controlled temperatures in vats with a long maceration of two to three weeks. 100% of the wine was matured in oak barrels for a period of 18 months.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A touch of Viognier in the blend adds floral nuances to the blackcurrant and spicy notes of the Syrah. Round and textured with good structure and smooth, silky tannins, this wine has great finesse and a long, persistent finish.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Syrah 95%, Viognier 5%.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Georges Vernay is known as the “King of Condrieu” and was responsible for the growth and worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 22 hectares of vineyards, six of which are in the Côte Rôtie appellation. The steep and uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually cultivated without the use of residual herbicides or insecticides. Georges’ daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husband, and has looked after the winemaking since 1997, gaining worldwide recognition for her Côte Rôtie wines. In 2019, Domaine Georges Vernay was awarded the prestigious 3 stars by ‘La Revue du Vin de France’.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Côte Rôtie is a prestigious red wine appellation at the northern tip of the Rhône Valley wine region, where the vineyards are situated on steep slopes – the Côtes. The three hectares of vineyard are located in the parish of Semons in the plot ‘Coteau de Bassenon’; and in the parish of Ampuis, in the plots of ‘Lancement’ and ‘Tupin’. The vineyards are situated on south-facing granite terraces. Due to the steep slopes in the vineyards, the 30-year-old vines are maintained manually, without the use of weed killers, and all treatments use organic products. Planted on 3309 rootstocks, the vines are trained according to Cordon and simple Guyot training systems and are planted at a density of 8,000 vines per hectare. Yields are low at 35 hectolitres per hectare. The vineyard is certified organic.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were manually harvested at full maturity. They were then destemmed and fermented at controlled temperatures in vats with a long maceration of two to three weeks. 100% of the wine was matured in oak barrels for a period of 18 months.
OUR TASTING NOTE:
A touch of Viognier in the blend adds floral nuances to the blackcurrant and spicy notes of the Syrah. Round and textured with good structure and smooth, silky tannins, this wine has great finesse and a long, persistent finish.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Syrah 95%, Viognier 5%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| Sub-region | Cote Rotie |
| Producer / Winery | Domaine Georges Vernay |
| Winemaker | Christine Vernay |
| Style | Red Wine |
| Grape Variety | Shiraz / Syrah (Blend) |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 13.5% |
| Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied) | D |
| Residual Sugar | 0.1 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
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£93.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £8.95.
3-5 working days.
Free on orders over £120.
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