Domaine Georges Vernay - Côte-Rôtie Blonde du Seigneur 2023
92/100
Vinous
92/100
Wine Spectator
“A graceful delight”
“The 2023 Blonde du Seigneur Côte-Rôtie opens with aromas of slightly ripe black cherry, fresh violet, and rich notes. Spicy notes add further complexity. Complex and fragrant, the 2023 is a remarkably refreshing Blonde du Seigneur, leaving a refined final impression with a velvety finish. ” (Vinous 2026)
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Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Mineral and smoky, with notes of black fruit, black olives, and pepper, all enhanced by a floral component from the Viognier; a wine that is both highly aromatic and exceptionally elegant
Palate
With well-structured yet perfectly polished tannins, this Côte-Rôtie offers a beautiful roundness and a wonderfully long finish; it is smooth and sensual: a graceful delight
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
Pair with venison stew, coq au vin, stuffed quail, rack of lamb, or rib roast with porcini mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-Star Estate (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Emma Amsellem joined her mother, Christine Vernay, to showcase the rugged slopes of Condrieu and Côte Rôtie—lands bathed in sunshine when frost doesn’t interfere, as it did in 2021, a vintage Emma isn’t likely to forget, having just returned to the estate. Despite the weather’s vagaries, the year was highly successful for the whites, with well-defined mineral notes. A vintage that showcases all the splendor of the Vernon hillside.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Emma Amsellem is settling into her role at the helm of the estate, smoothly taking over from her mother, Christine Vernay, whose work since 1996 has been widely praised. While the estate is deeply intertwined with the history of the Condrieu appellation (and remains its finest example), it also offers a remarkable selection of reds, whose aging has become increasingly refined in recent years. Tasting a decade-old Condrieu here reveals the potential of this terroir, which is all too often overshadowed by the varietal notes of Viognier. The energy and potential found in the estate’s wines set the standard.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100 (Exceptional wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
About the wine:
A mineral and salty wine, with a fragrant layer of blackberry compote accompanied by notes of grated iron and a lively, tangy acidity, leading to a fresh, taut, and long finish. Delicious on the palate. Syrah and Viognier. Best enjoyed between 2027 and 2035.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Composed of 95% Syrah and 5% Viognier from the three vineyards Lancement, Maison Rouge, and Bassenon, the 2023 Côte-Rôtie Blonde du Seigneur opens with aromas of slightly ripe black cherry, fresh violet, and rich notes. Spicy notes add further nuance. Complex and fragrant, the 2023 is a remarkably refreshing Blonde du Seigneur, leaving a refined final impression with a velvety finish.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Ms. ROMANE T. Posted on 12/17/2025
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