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Lovely ripe nectarine, peach and ginger aromas sustained by the full and creamy palate. Pure and benchmark Viognier expression.
Dry
Sweet
France
Rhône
Condrieu
Domaine Georges Vernay
Viognier
White Wine
Christine Vernay
Natural Cork
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Georges Vernay is known as the “King of Condrieu” and was responsible for the growth and worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 22 hectares of vineyards, six of which are in the Côte Rôtie appellation. The steep and uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually cultivated without the use of residual herbicides or insecticides. Georges’ daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husband, and has looked after the winemaking since 1997, gaining worldwide recognition for her Côte Rôtie wines. In 2019, Domaine Georges Vernay was awarded the prestigious 3 stars by ‘La Revue du Vin de France’.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
A patchwork of small plots covering four hectares in the lieu-dits of Sainte Agathe and La Caille located in the heart of Condrieu. The vines are planted on steep south-facing granite biotite terraces where the use of machines is impossible; therefore, the vineyard is maintained manually and sustainably, without the use of weed killers or insecticides. The average age of vines is 35 years, and they are planted on Richter 110 rootstocks and trained to the simple Guyot method. Planted at a density of between 8,000 to 10,000 vines per hectare, they yield 35 hectolitres per hectare. The vineyard is certified organic.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were manually harvested at full maturity of 13 to 14 degrees; they were then meticulously sorted and pressed. After a static temperature-controlled must settling, the clear juice was fermented in 20 hectolitre oak vats, lasting approximately four to five weeks. The wine was matured on its fine lees in both oak barrels and foudres (vats).
OUR TASTING NOTE:
Pure peach and apricot aromas are lifted with hints of acacia flowers. Full and creamy with a distinctive mineral expression and a subtle Condrieu saline complexity supporting the ripe stone fruit flavours. This is a pure expression of a very fine Viognier.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Viognier 100%.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Georges Vernay is known as the “King of Condrieu” and was responsible for the growth and worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 22 hectares of vineyards, six of which are in the Côte Rôtie appellation. The steep and uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually cultivated without the use of residual herbicides or insecticides. Georges’ daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husband, and has looked after the winemaking since 1997, gaining worldwide recognition for her Côte Rôtie wines. In 2019, Domaine Georges Vernay was awarded the prestigious 3 stars by ‘La Revue du Vin de France’.
ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
A patchwork of small plots covering four hectares in the lieu-dits of Sainte Agathe and La Caille located in the heart of Condrieu. The vines are planted on steep south-facing granite biotite terraces where the use of machines is impossible; therefore, the vineyard is maintained manually and sustainably, without the use of weed killers or insecticides. The average age of vines is 35 years, and they are planted on Richter 110 rootstocks and trained to the simple Guyot method. Planted at a density of between 8,000 to 10,000 vines per hectare, they yield 35 hectolitres per hectare. The vineyard is certified organic.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were manually harvested at full maturity of 13 to 14 degrees; they were then meticulously sorted and pressed. After a static temperature-controlled must settling, the clear juice was fermented in 20 hectolitre oak vats, lasting approximately four to five weeks. The wine was matured on its fine lees in both oak barrels and foudres (vats).
OUR TASTING NOTE:
Pure peach and apricot aromas are lifted with hints of acacia flowers. Full and creamy with a distinctive mineral expression and a subtle Condrieu saline complexity supporting the ripe stone fruit flavours. This is a pure expression of a very fine Viognier.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Viognier 100%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| Sub-region | Condrieu |
| Producer / Winery | Domaine Georges Vernay |
| Winemaker | Christine Vernay |
| Style | White Wine |
| Grape Variety | Viognier |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 14% |
| Dry/Sweet Value (1 being dry, 7 being very sweet) | 2 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.7 g/L |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | In Conversion |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
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£84.99
Fairly priced. Expertly sourced. Always stored in perfect condition.
UK delivery £7.95.
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Free on orders over £120.
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