{"product_id":"georges-vernay-saint-joseph-rouge-terres-dencres","title":"Georges Vernay Saint Joseph Red “Terres D’encres”","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorges Vernay's Saint-Joseph \"Terres d'Encre\" is an elegant and powerful 100% Syrah red wine from a granite terroir, renowned for its finesse, intense aromas of black fruits and spices, and balanced tannic structure, typical of the great wines of the northern Rhône Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin and Terroir\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Saint-Joseph (AOP)\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Northern Rhône Valley, commune of Chavanay\u003cbr\u003eSoil type: Granite, bringing freshness and minerality to the wine\u003cbr\u003eAverage vine age: Around 30 years\u003cbr\u003ePlanting density: Around 7,000 vines\/ha\u003cbr\u003eCertifications: Organic Farming (Ecocert), biodynamic practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety\u003cbr\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViticulture and Harvest\u003cbr\u003eVineyard work: Mostly manual and mechanized on sloping terrain via crawler tractor\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Manual, at full maturity, in 20 kg crates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification and Aging\u003cbr\u003eVinification:\u003cbr\u003eTotal skin maceration\u003cbr\u003eMaceration in stainless steel tanks for 2 to 3 weeks with punch-downs and light pump-overs depending on tasting\u003cbr\u003eAging: Between 12 and 18 months in oak barrels for recent vintages\u003cbr\u003eFermentation at controlled temperature to preserve freshness and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: Dark, purple-red, deep and bright\u003cbr\u003eNose: Intense aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), pepper, violet and fine spices with sometimes slightly woody notes due to aging\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Deep, silky and mineral, with an elegant tannic structure, fine tannins and beautiful freshness. The finish is long, racé and persistent, marked by a spicy thread typical of northern Syrah\u003cbr\u003eCharacter: Dense, fleshy, balanced blending power and finesse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService and Storage Advice\u003cbr\u003eServing temperature: 16-18°C to fully reveal the aromas and structure\u003cbr\u003eAging potential: Can be enjoyed young but recommends 3 to 6 years of aging to reach optimal maturity. Aging potential can go up to 8 years or even more depending on the vintage\u003cbr\u003eFood pairings: Ideal with grilled red meats, game, spicy dishes, coq au vin, lasagna bolognese, salt pork with lentils, pork ribs with barbecue sauce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes and Recognition\u003cbr\u003eThe Georges Vernay estate is renowned for the quality and finesse of its wines, particularly in Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Saint-Joseph.\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is considered one of the top wines of the Saint-Joseph appellation, appreciated for its aromatic complexity and its balance between elegance and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent vintages (2021, 2022, 2023) confirm the typical style of the estate with a good ability to age and develop complex aromas while remaining fresh and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine perfectly embodies the granite terroir of Chavanay, offering a clear and refined expression of northern Syrah, in respect of the organic and biodynamic practices of the Georges Vernay estate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Vernay","offers":[{"title":"75 CL \/ Without","offer_id":42371101360233,"sku":"GEORGEVERNAYSAINTJOSEPH|SANS|75 CL","price":3065.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2025-08-19T184444.357.png?v=1755614671","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/georges-vernay-saint-joseph-rouge-terres-dencres","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}