Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 GERAUS A 25-year Italian brandy from

A 25-year Italian brandy from an estate in Colombaro di Formigine

Partial malolactic as it stopped naturally on its own

Dark mahogany in color

farming these hills with the same seriousness as their better-known neighbors and a fraction of the attention

A whirlwind of an amaro journey

Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 GERAUS A 25-year Italian brandy fromChristine Vernay's refined touch elevates this Cte Rtie, where 5% Viognier tempers the power of Syrah with floral grace. Dark fruitblack cherry, blackberrymoves across a velvety mouthfeel anchored by mineral smokiness, black olive, and pepper, all awakened by the Viognier's aromatic lift. Full bodied yet supple, this wine rewards cellaring for more than a decade, revealing layers of nuance that define world class northern Rhne winemaking.