The 2019 Domaine Georges Vernay St Agathe Syrah is a red wine hailing from the Collines Rhodaniennes region of France. Produced by Georges Vernay, this wine is crafted entirely from Syrah grapes and has an alcohol content of 14.0%. The wine is sealed with a traditional cork closure.
Decanter awarded this wine a score of 92 points. They describe it as having "a gorgeous, soaring nose of violets and rose, Turkish delight and pink peppercorns." The review highlights its light body and vibrant character, noting that it has "lovely acidity that really cuts through the wine." While the finish is not particularly long, it is "explosively aromatic." Decanter suggests that this wine is a good alternative if your budget doesn't allow for a Côte-Rôtie from the blonde side.
Vinous gave this wine an excellent review, scoring it 93 points. Their tasting notes describe the wine as having "deep, shimmering ruby" color with "mineral-accented aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, violet and exotic spices." On the palate, the wine is "sappy and energetic," offering flavors of "gently sweet cherry and blueberry" that deepen with exposure to air, showing "fine delineation." Vinous also notes that the blue fruit flavors drive a "very long, mineral finish" with a subtle grip provided by fine-grained tannins. They assert that this bottling can stand up to and even surpass many wines from Côte-Rôtie.
Overall, the 2019 Domaine Georges Vernay St Agathe Syrah is a vibrant and aromatic wine that has received high praise from both Decanter and Vinous. Its appealing nose, balanced acidity, and long mineral finish make it a notable choice for Syrah enthusiasts.