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    Domaine Georges Vernay - Blonde du Seigneur 2020 - Côte-Rôtie

    Rhône • Côte-Rôtie • Red

    195,00€ tax included
    195,00€ tax included
    65,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country Frankrijk
    • Region Rhône
    • Appellation Côte-Rôtie
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2020
    • Culture Biological
    • Grape varieties 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier

    This prestigious vintage once again reveals the full extent of Vernay's talent. What elegance!

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 93/100
    • James Suckling 95/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Enjoy with duck or other exceptional poultry such as roast capon or goose. Serve at around 17°C.
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    The vineyard is cultivated organically, which is remarkable given its steep slopes. The new generation is beginning to adopt biodynamic practices. The vines are 30 years old on average.

    Vinification and aging

    - Hand-harvested grapes
    - Aged for 18 months in barrels with 25% new oak

    Domaine Georges Vernay

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    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2023 à 2035

    • Ageing potential 2020

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • spicy
    • complex
    • timber frame