2021 Domaine Georges Vernay Côte-Rôtie Maison Rouge
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JRockEsq Likes this wine:
86 Points
Monday, April 8, 2024 - Method: tasted at the domaine
Nose: violet, cherry/strawberry
Palate: violet, cherry; finish of violet, other florals, a little oak, light herbs; dry; medium body; medium+ tannin; medium lightly tart acidity
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Comment posted by DevenStephens:
4/28/2024 7:29:00 PM - Is the score an error?
Comment posted by JRockEsq:
4/28/2024 9:02:00 PM - No. I think it's a good, enjoyable wine, but it didn't impress me. I imagine it'll get better with age, but I found it quite primary/fruity (which isn't bad [or surprising at this age], but not what I'm hoping for with Syrah), the oak seemed to stick out a bit, and worst of all for me, it came off a bit tart, which isn't something I like, especially on red wines. Still, it's a good, quality wine and I imagine it'll get better.
It may also be some stylistic preference as this had by far the most new oak out of any Syrahs I tasted while in Rhone and I liked it less than the other Syrahs I tasted (at Maison Stephan, Rostaing, Gonon, and Clape).
Comment posted by DevenStephens:
4/28/2024 9:06:00 PM - Alright very interesting! I was thinking of buying some but I think I'll go in another direction. Thank you
Comment posted by JRockEsq:
4/28/2024 9:20:00 PM - I wish I had other vintages of this so I could tell you if I think it's more of a stylistic preference or maybe the more challenging vintage. Regardless, the 2021 and 2022 Vernay Condrieus, on the other hand, are very impressive.