Domaine Georges Vernay - 'Sainte Agathe' Syrah Red 2022
Rhone Valley
Collines Rhodaniennes
Syrah
Organic
2022
Red
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
Syrah
Tasting notes
The 2022 Domaine Georges Vernay “Sainte Agathe” Syrah from IGP Collines Rhodaniennes is an elegant Northern Rhône red, produced from old vines located above Condrieu.
In the glass, it shows a deep ruby color with purple reflections. The nose is intense and aromatic, revealing notes of blackcurrant, damson, and ripe dark berries, layered with violet and peppery spice, typical of Syrah grown on granitic slopes.
On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, silky, and precise, supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant freshness. The fruit profile remains pure and energetic, with subtle mineral nuances leading to a fresh, mineral-driven finish.
More About The Winery
Perched on the steep granite terraces of Condrieu, Domaine Georges Vernay is the undisputed reference for Viognier and one of the greatest domaines in all of France. Founded in 1937 and now led by Christine Vernay, the estate has transformed from saving Viognier from extinction to producing some of the most sought-after white wines in the world.
The domaine’s three Condrieu cuvées — Les Terrasses de l’Empire, Les Chaillées de l’Enfer, and Côteau de Vernon — are benchmark expressions of Viognier: precise, complex, and age-worthy, far removed from the plump examples found elsewhere. Tiny yields, old vines, and minimal intervention define the style, producing wines of extraordinary finesse, depth, and minerality.
Beyond Condrieu, Domaine Vernay also crafts outstanding Côte-Rôtie reds — Blonde du Seigneur and Maison Rouge — regarded among the finest of the appellation. More accessible bottlings, such as the Viognier Le Pied de Samson and Syrah Georges Vernay, showcase the domaine’s craftsmanship at superb value.
Internationally acclaimed, Christine Vernay was named “Wine Person of the Year 2012” by Bettane & Desseauve, elevating the domaine to the prestigious 5-star rating alongside legends like DRC, Château Latour, and Château d’Yquem. Remarkably, Vernay remains one of the few family-owned domaines in this elite circle.