Domaine Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie 'Blonde du Seigneur' Red 2020 - Magnum

Grape

Syrah (95%), Viognier (5%)

Tasting notes

Crafted in the style of the legendary Côte Blonde, this Côte-Rôtie is a masterful blend of intensity and elegance. The addition of 5% Viognier brings a lifted floral component to a nose layered with smoky minerality, black fruits, black olive, and cracked pepper. The palate is silky yet structured, with refined tannins and a beautifully long, sensual finish. A wine of immediate charm and aromatic complexity, seamlessly marrying power with finesse.

More About The Winery

Perched on the steep granite terraces of Condrieu, Domaine Georges Vernay is the undisputed reference for Viognier and one of the greatest domaines in all of France. Founded in 1937 and now led by Christine Vernay, the estate has transformed from saving Viognier from extinction to producing some of the most sought-after white wines in the world.

The domaine’s three Condrieu cuvées — Les Terrasses de l’Empire, Les Chaillées de l’Enfer, and Côteau de Vernon — are benchmark expressions of Viognier: precise, complex, and age-worthy, far removed from the plump examples found elsewhere. Tiny yields, old vines, and minimal intervention define the style, producing wines of extraordinary finesse, depth, and minerality.

Beyond Condrieu, Domaine Vernay also crafts outstanding Côte-Rôtie reds — Blonde du Seigneur and Maison Rouge — regarded among the finest of the appellation. More accessible bottlings, such as the Viognier Le Pied de Samson and Syrah Georges Vernay, showcase the domaine’s craftsmanship at superb value.

Internationally acclaimed, Christine Vernay was named “Wine Person of the Year 2012” by Bettane & Desseauve, elevating the domaine to the prestigious 5-star rating alongside legends like DRC, Château Latour, and Château d’Yquem. Remarkably, Vernay remains one of the few family-owned domaines in this elite circle.