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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph Blanc, Granit, 2023
From halves of Marsanne and Roussanne, 90% aged in barrel and 10% in clay amphorae. Simply stunning and complete in every way; one of the most exciting whites we have introduced in years. “Really delicious oaked, certified-biodynamic... Read More
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ColourWhite
RegionRhone
GrowerDomaine Verzier
Grape VarietyRoussanne & Marsanne
Vintage2023
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
MethodBiodynamic
CodeVER723
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Domaine Verzier, St Joseph Blanc, Granit, 2023
From halves of Marsanne and Roussanne, 90% aged in barrel and 10% in clay amphorae. Simply stunning and complete in every way; one of the most exciting whites we have introduced in years.
“Really delicious oaked, certified-biodynamic northern-Rhône blend of Marsanne and Roussanne. Pungent with notes of mirabelle and peach. Quite a rich start and then a bone-dry, attractively bitter end. A very superior wine!”, Jancis Robinson MW, Whites for the 2024 Festive Season , FT Weekend Magazine , 7th December 2024
" Full bottle 1,247 g. Much cheaper than Chapoutier's' delicious Granits version. Equal parts Marsanne and Roussanne, 90% aged in barrel and 10% in clay amphorae. Certified biodynamic. Deep gold. Dense and pungent with notes of Mirabelle and peach. Quite a rich start and then a bone-dry end. So much flavour and extract for so (relatively) little alcohol! In terms of structure and usefulness it's not unlike a Grosses Gewächs Riesling, though with a bit less acidity. The amphora and granite provide zest and texture, even a slight note of attractive bitterness on the end. A very superior wine! 17.5/20, Drink 2024-2029" Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com, 25th October 2024
Aromas of cream and yellow Mirabelle plums. Initially silkily subtle, this opens out boldly, showing apricot and plum flavours with that characteristic fat Marsanne texture. Terrific, long and stony finish. Now-2029
The Verzier family has owned land here since 1828, but only in 1988 did father Philippe begin to focus on wine, ceasing the sale of grapes from his 2.5 hectares to the local co-operative and starting to bottle his own wine. Now the family farm 10 hectares of vines and son Maxime, having done apprenticeships in Burgundy, Alsace, South Africa and Canada, is working with his father. Philippe’s wife Isabelle studied naturopathic medicine, and the family apply those natural principles to tending their vines, for example using herbal sprays. All wines here are certified bio-dynamic (Demeter).
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
