Domaine Georges VernayCondrieu Les Terrasses del'Empire 2022

Product code: 16584
£73.25 inc VAT
£439.50 / case of 6
France
White Wine from
Rhône, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Rhône
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Condrieu
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaine Georges Vernay
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Christine Vernay
Grape
Grape: Viognier
Grape: 100% Viognier
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Rhône
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Condrieu
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaine Georges Vernay
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Christine Vernay
Grape
Grape: Viognier
Grape: 100% Viognier

Product Notes

Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire is a quintessentially French wine hailing from Northern Rhône Valley. This Viognier grape-based wine is beautifully produced, presenting unblemished purity of fruit and releasing heavenly aromas of orange blossom and peach. On the palate, it gracefully balances richness and acidity, with lush notes of apricot, pear and a hint of honey. The mineral-driven finish is refreshingly long, providing an elegant complexity. A delightful wine to be savoured, it champions the passionate craftsmanship of the celebrated Domaine Georges Vernay. Ideal for intimate dinners and special occasions.

Tasting Notes

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.

About the Winery

Domaine Georges Vernay

Nestled within the lush hills of Condrieu in Northern Rhône Valley, lies the acclaimed Domaine Georges Vernay winery. A venerated label steeped in a heritage spanning three generations, the vineyard embodies the essence of French viticulture, paired with an unerring commitment towards quality and sustainability. Its passion for creating exceptional wines is an indisputable testament to its respect for historical traditions and the local terroir.

Established in the 1950s by Georges Vernay, the winery initially produced the famous Condrieu wine, turning the once-forgotten Viognier grape variety into a world-renowned white wine, Domaine Georges Vernay has played an instrumental role in putting Condrieu on the global wine map. More recently under the stewardship of Georges’s daughter Christine Vernay, the vineyard has significantly expanded its repertoire to include delightful Syrah-based red wines and luscious sweet wines, in addition to the lauded Condrieu white.

Adhering to a philosophy of minimal intervention, the wine-making process at Domaine Georges Vernay strikingly balances tradition with innovation. Its 22 hectares of meticulously cultivated vineyards are treated with utmost respect, ensuring that the grapes produced are of the highest quality. Embracing a biodynamic farming approach, the winery focuses on preserving the natural ecosystem and biodiversity of the vineyard whilst maintaining spectacular renditions of the local terroir, to be savoured in every single bottle.

Respected by critics and connoisseurs alike: Domaine Georges Vernay wines are complex yet approachable, telling the story of its prestigious vinous legacy one sip at a time. An exploration of these beautifully crafted wines is more than just a sensory excursion- it's a journey into the heart of Rhône Valley, a timeless sojourn that resonates with the spirit of French viticulture.

So raise a glass to Domaine Georges Vernay, where magic is diligently bottled under the azure skies of Condrieu.

https://www.domaine-georges-vernay.fr

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