Domaine Georges Vernay ‘Blonde du Seigneur’ Côte-Rôtie Rouge 2018

Location: France, Rhône, Côte-Rôtie

Winemaker: Christine Vernay

Grapes: 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier

Soil: granite

Winemaking: Grapes are first de-stemmed then placed in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Barrel fermentation using native yeast take place over the course of 3 to 4 weeks. Wine ages in the same barrels for 18 months.

‘Blonde du Seigneur’: A dark color with a mineral smoky nose with dark fruits, black olive and pepper all enhanced by a floral component brought by the viognier. This is a highly aromatic and elegant wine.

From the importer Broadbent Selections: Founded by Francis Vernay in 1937, and located in the heart of Condrieu. The efforts of Francis Vernay were instrumental in the creation of the official Condrieu appellation in 1940. Francis was succeeded by his son Georges, who played a key role in restricting the geographical boundaries of Condrieu. In 1996, Christine Vernay, Georges’s daughter, took over as winemaker and General Manager of the Estate. She is today recognized as one of the great winemakers in France.