- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grapes: 45% Grenache, 40% Merlot, 15% Syrah.
Region: France> Rhone Valley.
Notes: 75% Stainless steel, 25% declassified Chateauneuf du pape fruit in cement.
Description: An incredible traditional estate started by Jean Versino in 1955 and now operated by his son, Jean-Paul. There are only old vines spread out over 40 different parcels, which are vinified in cement tanks and aged in foudres for 2 yrs. Some of his production is sold to negociants to ensure only the best juice is bottled under the estate’s name. In 2015, Jean-Paul acquired some acreage outside the town of Joncquières, about 10 kilometers northeast of Châteauneuf-du-Pape en route to the Plan de Dieu. The vineyard consists of 1.8 hectares of Grenache, 0.6 hectares of Syrah, and 1.3 hectares of Merlot, planted between 25 and 35 years ago. The wine is light ruby color with transparency at the center. Aromas of brambly black plum, wild berries, cedar, and a touch of expresso. The palate is medium-bodied with wood root upfront. As the wine opens, aromas of red hibiscus flower, bright raspberry, bramble, and a touch of licorice root is reveal surrounded by slightly gripping tannins. Good acid/ alcohol balance.
