Domaine Georges Vernay Côte-Rôtie Blonde du Seigneur 2022

Region & Producer

Producer: Domaine Georges Vernay
Appellation: AOC Côte-Rôtie
Location: Granitic slopes in the southern part of the AOC, across the lieux-dits Lancement, Maison Rouge and Coteau de Bassenon
Certification: Organic farming (Ecocert)
Viticulture: Steep, rugged terrain impossible to mechanise; entirely manual work using piqueta and treuil. Biodynamic practices applied (Maria Thun composts, preparations 500 & 501)

Grape Varieties & Winemaking

Grapes: 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier
Average vine age: 40 years
Planting density: 9,000 vines per hectare
Pruning: Cordon de Royat, simple Guyot and gobelet
Harvest: Manual, in 20 kg boxes, at optimal ripeness

Vinification

• Fermentation in stainless steel vats
• Partial whole-cluster
• Cuvaison of 2–3 weeks with gentle manual pigeage and remontage adjusted according to tasting

Ageing

• 18 months in Stockinger foudres and various-used barrels
• No new oak

Tasting Profile

A classic of the “côte blonde” style of Côte-Rôtie, this wine masterfully combines power and delicacy.
The nose offers a mineral, smoky profile with layers of black fruit, black olive, pepper and a delicate floral note contributed by the Viognier.
On the palate, it is silky and deep, with well-integrated tannins, excellent texture and a long, voluptuous finish.
A red of great elegance, energy and aromatic complexity.

Technical Data

Volume: 750 ml
Ageing potential: 3 to 15 years