Domaine Georges Vernay - Saint-Joseph Terres d'Encre 2023
16/20
Jancis Robinson
90/100
Vinous
“A Saint-Joseph that leaves a lasting impression”
“Made from fully destemmed grapes, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Terres d'Encre reveals aromas of crushed pepper, black plum, black cherry, and dried herbs. Medium-bodied and well-structured, the 2023 vintage is enveloped in supple tannins and finishes with a remarkably light, spicy aftertaste.” (Vinous 2026)
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Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Dark berries, licorice, subtle spices, red pepper, chocolate, forest floor, woody notes
Palate
Offers the spicy complexity, crispness, and roundness of the estate’s finest wines
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Pair it with rabbit with olives, lasagna Bolognese, salted pork with lentils, a Landes-style salad, or pork chops with barbecue sauce...
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
Rated estate (2026 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16/20
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Made from fully destemmed grapes, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Terres d'Encre reveals aromas of crushed pepper, black plum, black cherry, and dried herbs. Medium-bodied and well-structured, the 2023 vintage is enveloped in supple tannins and finishes with a remarkably light, spicy aftertaste.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
(2021 vintage)
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. XAVIER G. Posted on September 10, 2024
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Review by Mr. PATRICK D. Posted on March 3, 2024
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