Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 040926OFFER graceful finish

graceful finish

and mineral finish

Meuniers were selected from 4 harvest years to add an assertive quality and diversity to the final blend

with a gravity that seems to come only from northern limestone

Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 040926OFFER graceful finishChristine Vernay's refined touch elevates this Cte Rtie, where 5% Viognier tempers the power of Syrah with floral grace. Dark fruitblack cherry, blackberrymoves across a velvety mouthfeel anchored by mineral smokiness, black olive, and pepper, all awakened by the Viognier's aromatic lift. Full bodied yet supple, this wine rewards cellaring for more than a decade, revealing layers of nuance that define world class northern Rhne winemaking.