Georges Lelektsoglou
Georges Lelektsoglou produces wines from the Southern Rhône, where steep hillsides and Mediterranean warmth shape distinctive expressions of Syrah and Grenache. The winery's Côte Rôtie Lieu dit la Brocarde, a pure Syrah from one of the region's most prestigious appellations, demonstrates the intensity and structure the Northern Rhône demands. In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Lieu dit Pignan blends Grenache with Mourvèdre and Syrah, capturing the warmer, more voluptuous character of the Southern Rhône's most celebrated terroir. A second Côte Rôtie, Lieu dit Côte Rozier, rounds the portfolio with its own Syrah-driven profile. Wine Advocate and Decanter have rated these wines, reflecting their standing within the region's quality hierarchy. The winery's focus on specific vineyard sites—each designated as a *lieu dit*—underscores a commitment to terroir-driven winemaking across the Rhône's most demanding appellations.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter