Domaine Georges - Vernay Red Cote-Rotie 'Maison Rouge' 2011
Red
2011
Rhone Valley
Cote-Rotie
Syrah
Organic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Syrah
Tasting notes
This 100% Syrah, partially fermented with stems, captures the warm and expressive character of the 2011 vintage. The nose is perfumed and inviting, offering ripe black raspberry, wild strawberry, floral notes, and a touch of spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, elegant, and silky, with a lovely balance of ripe fruit and finesse. Aged in 20–35% new French oak, this was also the first vintage to include fruit from a newly acquired parcel within the Maison Rouge lieu-dit. Approachable now, it will continue to drink well over the next decade.
Expert Ratings
Robert Parker 92 Points
'Continuing to drink beautifully, the 2011 Cote Rotie Maison Rouge (100% Syrah fermented with a small amount of stems) shows the sunny, forward nature of the vintage with its ripe black raspberry, strawberry, spring flowers and spice-laced bouquet. Medium-bodied, elegant and silky, with good ripeness, drink it anytime over the coming decade. The elevage was 20-35% new French oak, and this was also the first vintage where they utilized a newly purchased parcel in the Maison Rouge lieu-dit.'