Domaine Les Bruyères - David Reynaud - Georges 2023
Georges 2023 from Domaine Les Bruyères, signed by David Reynaud, offers a bright and deeply expressive interpretation of Crozes-Hermitage in red, revealing the purity and brilliance of a biodynamically grown Syrah. The nose opens with an intense bouquet of violet, fresh blackberry, and blackcurrant, accompanied by a touch of white pepper that immediately recalls the Rhone signature of the grape variety. The palate charms with a juicy attack, driven by vibrant and perfectly ripe fruit, without any heaviness. The texture, supple yet precise, extends over a fresh framework that energizes the whole. The tannins, fine and polished, highlight the delicacy of the vintage while bringing a subtle and silky structure. The finish, light and spicy, prolongs the sensations of black fruit and fresh flowers with remarkable clarity. Georges 2023 immediately establishes itself as a Crozes of great indulgence and exemplary precision.
Upon aeration, the wine gains complexity and reveals nuances of blueberry, black raspberry, sweet licorice, and graphite, reinforcing its slender character. Whole cluster vinification, dear to David Reynaud, brings an extra energy and aromatic brightness that further refines the profile of the cuvée. The measured aging, designed to preserve the natural finesse of the Syrah, fully integrates into the body, bringing just the right amount of depth without ever overpowering the fruit. The palate, very fluid, maintains a welcome tension that highlights the discreet minerality of the pebble and silt soils from the southern Crozes-Hermitage area. The whole breathes precision, frankness, and a rare aromatic clarity for a cuvée of such immediate charm.
Georges 2023 perfectly embodies the philosophy of Domaine Les Bruyères: producing sincere, brilliant wines rooted in their terroir, where purity takes precedence over power. This red pairs wonderfully with roasted poultry, duck breast, bistronomic cuisine, or characterful plant-based dishes such as a mushroom sauté or an herb risotto. Its supple structure and floral expression make it an accessible wine from today, yet capable of gaining nuances over a few years, evolving towards notes of soft leather, dried flowers, and stewed black fruits. Georges 2023 thus asserts itself as an elegant, modern cuvée deeply representative of the Reynaud style, where Syrah flourishes with brilliance, precision, and a true dimension of pleasure.
Grape varieties: Syrah
