Domaine Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie "Maison red" red 2011

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Jeb Dunnuck, déc. 2014) : Completely different in style than the La Blonde du Seigneur, the 2011 Côte Rôtie Maison Rouge comes all from the lieu-dit Maison Rouge (southern part of Côte Rôtie), is 100% Syrah and was aged in 25-30% new barrels before being bottled in December of 2013. Loaded with darker blackberry, black raspberry jam, violets, toasted bread, licorice and crushed rock, this beauty is medium-bodied, supple and elegant, with a sun-filled, sweet and seamless personality. Drink it anytime over the coming decade.
Christine Vernay is at the top of her game and readers looking for the best Condrieu has to offer need look no further. In addition, the quality of her Cote Roties (she has roughly three hectare in the southern part of the appellation) has skyrocketed recently. This is an estate that, without a doubt, merits your attention and hard-earned money.