Maxeime Verzier of Domaine Verzier.
As I snaked my way uphill through vineyards of Viognier and Syrah towards Domaine Verzier in Chavanay, I saw a lone figure silhouetted at the top of the hill.
When I eventually pulled into the driveway, there she was again, to my left: a tall statue of the Virgin Mary – the Madone d’Izeras – surveying the vines beneath her. To my right, taller still, stood a crane, pulling up new buildings.
Ahead of me – between the old world and the new – was the current Verzier winery. It was fully functioning but in disarray, with barrels, tanks, pipes and boxes stacked everywhere, waiting for their spacious new home to take shape.
Maxime Verzier emerged from the chaos to greet me. After a blustery walk around the vineyards, we sought shelter from a rampaging Mistral to taste his range.
It was a peek into a possible future for the northern Rhône.
Scroll down for notes and scores for six Domaine Verzier wines
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Six Domaine Verzier wines to try
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