2017 Georges Vernay Agathe Syrah

Syrah - 750ML
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REVIEWS

VN 91 WS 91 JD 90
VN 91

Vinous, September 2019

Brilliant magenta. Aromas of black raspberry, cherry liqueur and olive are joined by bright mineral and floral nuances that build in the glass. Silky, pliant and broad in the mouth, offering juicy red and dark berry...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, November 2019

Delightful cherry and blood orange notes are laced with a sanguine thread, ending with a savory flash on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2022. 650 cases made, 70 cases imported.
JD 90

jebdunnuck.com, December 2019

All destemmed and brought up in larger oak, the 2017 Syrah Sainte-Agathe is more serious, with a Côte Rôtie-like perfume of smoked game, framboise, spring flowers, and hints of olives. Elegant, medium-bodied, silky and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Syrah
Country France
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Vintage 2017
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2017 Domaine Georges Vernay St Agathe Syrah is a well-crafted red wine from the Collines Rhodaniennes region in France. Produced by Georges Vernay, this wine showcases the Syrah varietal and carries an alcohol content of 13.0%. It is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

In terms of reviews, this wine has garnered positive feedback from multiple professional reviewers. Jeb Dunnuck from jebdunnuck.com awarded it a score of 90 and described it as "a Côte Rôtie-like perfume of smoked game, framboise, spring flowers, and hints of olives." He commended its elegance, medium body, and noted that it's "silky and pure on the palate," making it a versatile option that can be enjoyed immediately or cellared for over a decade.

Vinous also offered high praise, giving the wine a score of 91. The review highlighted its "brilliant magenta" color and intricate aromas of "black raspberry, cherry liqueur, and olive." The wine was described as "silky, pliant and broad in the mouth," with flavors of "juicy red and dark berry, spicecake and violet pastille." According to Vinous, it finishes with "well-knit tannins, sharp focus and lingering florality," indicating a polished and smooth character.

Wine Spectator echoed these sentiments, also scoring the wine 91 points. The review noted "delightful cherry and blood orange notes laced with a sanguine thread," concluding with a "savory flash on the mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator suggests drinking this wine now through 2022, and mentions that only 650 cases were made, with 70 cases imported.

Overall, the 2017 Domaine Georges Vernay St Agathe Syrah is a distinguished and refined wine. The reviewers highlight its elegant structure, complex flavor profile, and potential for aging. With its limited production, it represents a noteworthy choice for Syrah enthusiasts and collectors alike.