Domaine Georges Vernay Saint-Joseph “Terres d’Encre” 2023

Region & Producer

Producer: Domaine Georges Vernay
Appellation: AOC Saint-Joseph
Location: Chavanay, Northern Rhône Valley, France
Certification: Organic farming (Ecocert)
Vineyard work: Steep granitic slopes, farmed manually using piqueta, treuil or chenillette. Biodynamic practices applied (Maria Thun compost, preparations 500 & 501).
Lieux-dits: Vessettes and Ribaudy, in the commune of Chavanay

Grape Variety & Winemaking

Grape: 100% Syrah
Average vine age: 30 years
Planting density: 7,000 vines per hectare
Harvest: Manual, with careful selection in small 20 kg boxes

Vinification

• 100% destemmed
• Fermentation in stainless steel tanks
• Cuvaison of 2–3 weeks with gentle pigeage and remontage, adjusted according to tasting

Ageing

• 12 months in used French oak barrels (no new oak), to preserve varietal typicity

Tasting Profile

The name “Terres d’Encre” (“Lands of Ink”) reflects the deep expression of this pure Syrah Saint-Joseph: dark colour, ripe black fruits, graphite and subtle spices.
On the palate, the wine is enveloping, with silky structure, ripe tannins and a long finish revealing the mineral freshness of granite.
A precise expression of the Northern Rhône, balancing depth and tension with finesse.

Technical Data

Volume: 750 ml
Packaging: Case of 6 bottles
Ageing potential: 3 to 8 years