Domaine Georges Vernay - Saint-Joseph Terres d'Encre 2024
16/20
Jancis Robinson
90/100
Vinous
"A Saint-Joseph that leaves a lasting impression"
Elegantly dressed in a dark robe, this Saint-Joseph lives up to its name and will leave a lasting impression with its crispness and spicy aromas. The Syrah is remarkable and perfectly represents all the typical characteristics of this grape variety in the northern Rhône Valley.
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Eye
Dark dress
Nose
Dark fruits, licorice, delicate spices, red pepper, chocolate, undergrowth, woody notes
Mouth
Offers the spicy texture, crispness, and roundness of the estate's great wines.
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with rabbit with olives, lasagna Bolognese, salted pork with lentils, Landes salad, pork chop with barbecue sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star estate (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Emma Amsellem joined her mother Christine Vernay to promote the rugged slopes of Condrieu and Côte Rôtie, lands bathed in sunshine when frost does not interfere, as in 2021, a vintage that Emma is not likely to forget since she had just returned to the estate. Despite the unpredictable weather, it was a very successful year for whites, with well-defined saline expressions. 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 excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About the estate:
Emma Amsellem is finding her feet at the helm of the estate, smoothly taking over from her mother, Christine Vernay, whose work since 1996 has been widely acclaimed. While the estate is closely linked to the history of the Condrieu appellation (it remains its most brilliant representative), it also offers a remarkable selection of red wines, whose aging has been refined in recent years. Tasting a Condrieu cuvée aged for a good decade here allows you to understand the potential of this terroir, which is too often overshadowed by the varietal notes of Viognier. The energy and potential contained in the estate's wines serve as a benchmark.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2026 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rating (2025 guide) 16/20 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rating (2025 guide) 90/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2025 guide) Recommended
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