Domaine Georges VernayCoteau de Vernon Condrieu 2020

Product code: 15134
£132.95 inc VAT
£797.70 / 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: 14.5%
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: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Christine Vernay
Grape
Grape: Viognier
Grape: 100% Viognier

Product Notes

Domaine Georges Vernay Côteau de Vernon Condrieu wine is a French delight renowned globally. Exquisitely created from Viognier grapes grown on steep granite terraces in the Northern Rhône region, it's rich in aromatic complexity, enfolding delicious notes of peaches, apricots, and hint of honey. This wine presents a perfect balance of vibrant acidity and softness, with a charming mineral tone. Its incredible depth, layered richness, and persistent finish make it a superb choice for the discerning palate. This golden, full-bodied wine encapsulates the quintessence of luxury and character, truly reflecting the craftsmanship of Domaine Georges Vernay.

Tasting Notes

The wine is delicate yet opulent with complex stone fruit aromas of peaches, dried apricots and a hint of liquorice. Elegantly structured with racy acidity and complementing oak flavours through to a long and lingering finish.

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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