Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 040926OFFER black tea and juniper add

black tea and juniper add complexity and spice

A step above most other affordable California bubbles

graceful finish

A maceration of more than twenty different botanicals including orange peel

Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 040926OFFER black tea and juniper addChristine Vernay's refined touch elevates this Cte Rtie, where 5% Viognier tempers the power of Syrah with floral grace. Dark fruitblack cherry, blackberrymoves across a velvety mouthfeel anchored by mineral smokiness, black olive, and pepper, all awakened by the Viognier's aromatic lift. Full bodied yet supple, this wine rewards cellaring for more than a decade, revealing layers of nuance that define world class northern Rhne winemaking.