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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Drink 2006-2018, Robert Parker, Jun 2003

A breakthrough effort for Vernay, the 1999 Cote Rotie Maison Rouge boasts a dense ruby/purple color as well as sumptuous aromatics of white flowers, black raspberries, currants, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, deep, and chewy, with noticeable oak, but oodles of fruit and concentration, it should hit its stride in 3-4 years, and last for 15. It is undoubtedly the finest Cote Rotie Vernay has yet produced. An Alain Corcia Selection, various American importers, including Charmer Industries, NY; tel. (718) 726-2500, Southern Wine and Spirits, CA; tel. (510) 487-3332, Premier Wines, CA; tel. (510) 237-6284, and Calvert Woodley Wines, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 966-4400

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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88.5 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88.5/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Full saturated ruby. Roasted black raspberry, violet, licorice, bitter chocolate and espresso on the nose. Rather backward and dominated by its firm backbone today. But potentially the most intensely flavored and persistent Cote-Rotie from this estate in recent years. Fresh for '99; in fact, gives an impression of rather low pH. Finishes with dusty tannins and subtle length.

About the producer

georges vernay
Georges Vernay

A legendary name, Domaine Georges Vernay crafts some of the finest whites in the world, having championed Condrieu when it was on the brink of extinction. The estate is best known for its single-site Coteau de Vernon Condrieu and is now in the hands of the third and fourth generation of the family.

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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Viognier

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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