Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 GERAUS and Etienne de Montille's calling

and Etienne de Montille's calling card is just how good even the entry-level Bourgognes are

farming these hills with the same seriousness as their better-known neighbors and a fraction of the attention

Partial malolactic as it stopped naturally on its own

soft mouthfeel

Sweet blackberries

Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 GERAUS and Etienne de Montille's callingChristine 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.