2022 Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur
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Tasting Notes
Wild blackberry and blueberry mingle on the nose along with more sauvage notes of forest floor, crushed leaves, smoke and black peppercorn. Addition of 5% Viognier contributes faint iris and violet. Electric on the palate, the mouthfeel is lean, focused and fresh with more red fruit note of cranberry and raspberry, as well as savory notes of charcuterie and olive tapenade. The overall feel of the wine is so elegant, with highly concentrated dark aromatics balanced by incredible freshness and lift on the palate. Drinking very well now, this wine will easily age 5-7+ years in order to unveil even more savory characteristics.
About the producer
A legendary name, Domaine Georges Vernay crafts some of the finest whites in the world, having championed Condrieu when it was on the brink of extinction. The estate is best known for its single-site Coteau de Vernon Condrieu and is now in the hands of the third and fourth generation of the family.