Domaine Georges Vernay : La Dame Brune 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the La Dame Brune 2023 Domaine Georges Vernay

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a deep red hue with violet highlights.

Nose
The nose reveals aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and plum, accompanied by notes of peppery spices and black olive, all underpinned by a fine minerality.

Palate
The palate offers a velvety texture and fine tannins. Structured and concentrated, it extends into a lingering finish with blackberry flavours, enhanced by floral touches reminiscent of violet.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs harmoniously with grilled or braised red meats, dishes in sauce such as beef bourguignon, or game. It also goes very well with recipes with Mediterranean influences or characterful mature cheeses.

Service and storage

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve the Saint-Joseph "La Dame Brune" 2023 at a temperature between 16 and 17°C, after decanting for thirty to forty-five minutes. This wine can be enjoyed from 2025 and will continue to evolve until around 2038.

Other characteristics

This wine has an alcohol content of 13%. It is certified organic and biodynamic.

The depth and minerality of a Saint-Joseph wine

The estate

Founded in 1937 by Francis Vernay, Domaine Georges Vernay is located in Condrieu, at the heart of the Rhône Valley. Historically renowned for safeguarding the Condrieu appellation and the Viognier grape variety, the estate now spans 24 hectares of vines grown on steep terraces. The property is currently run by Christine Vernay, joined since 2020 by her daughter Emma Amsellem. Together, they carry on an environmentally respectful family expertise, with organic and biodynamic certification.

The vineyard

The grapes come from vines over 45 years old, located in the commune of Chavanay within the Saint-Joseph appellation. This terroir of steep terraces, composed of granitic rock with biotite and black mica, requires entirely manual vine work. The entire vineyard is managed according to biodynamic principles.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Saint-Joseph "La Dame Brune" 2023 are harvested by hand. After destemming, the berries macerate in open wooden vats for two to three weeks. The wine is then aged for eighteen months in oak barrels, of which 30% are new oak and 70% are barrels previously used for one or more wines.

Grape variety

100% Syrah.