Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Peppery And Herbal finish

Aroma: black cherry, violet, pepper, smoked herbs, light mineral

Palate: dark fruit, spice, moderate tannins, fresh herbs, medium-long finish

Vernay's Cote-Rotie, a house better known for Condrieu but producing an elegant and honest Syrah. The small Viognier co-fermentation adds Condrieu-like floral notes.

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken thighs with tarragon
    Medium-weight peppery Syrah pairs with herbal roasted poultry.
  • Lamb kofta with mint yogurt
    The wine's herbs and pepper match Middle Eastern lamb preparations.
  • Duck rillettes
    Medium-bodied Cote-Rotie suits the richness of duck pate.

How to serve Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast chicken thighs with tarragon, Lamb kofta with mint yogurt, Duck rillettes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Vernay domaine expanded from Condrieu into Cote-Rotie with the Maison Rouge bottling, producing a floral and approachable Syrah that reflects the house's Viognier expertise through a small co-fermentation.

  1. 1990: First vintage of Maison Rouge as Vernay's entry into the Cote-Rotie appellation

Facts

Producer
Georges Vernay · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah (96%), Viognier (4%)
Classification
Cote-Rotie AOC
Oak
18 months in used French oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 45-70 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge

What does Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, violet, pepper, smoked herbs, light mineral. On the palate, dark fruit, spice, moderate tannins, fresh herbs, medium-long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery and herbal finish. Vernay's Cote-Rotie, a house better known for Condrieu but producing an elegant and honest Syrah. The small Viognier co-fermentation adds Condrieu-like floral notes.

When should I drink Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge?

Roast chicken thighs with tarragon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb kofta with mint yogurt and Duck rillettes. Medium-weight peppery Syrah pairs with herbal roasted poultry.

What grapes are in Cote-Rotie Maison Rouge?

The blend is Syrah (96%), Viognier (4%). The wine is classified as Cote-Rotie AOC.

Tags

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