Condrieu "Les Terrasses de l'Empire", Dom. Georges Vernay - 2020

Name: Condrieu "Les Terrasses de l'Empire", Dom. Georges Vernay
Brand: Georges Vernay
SKU: 35807
Price: 124.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 35807 750 mL

A pioneer in the renewal of the Condrieu appellation, Domaine Georges Vernay has always made wines notable for their finesse. The property has become a major emblem of Rhône, from the time when Georges Vernay saved the Condrieu appellation to the accolades earned by Christine Vernay’s red wines. Three generations have left the mark of the philosophy on the estate, while perpetuating its traditions in the greatest respect for both vines and winegrowers. This Condrieu comes from 35 year old Viognier vines and is marked by fragrant aromas of stone fruits. Classic yet has the appeal and pedigree to age for many years to come.

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Color

White

Vintage

2020

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-Region

Condrieu

Producer

Georges Vernay

Grape Variety

Viognier

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

Condrieu has always been, for me, the one that got away. I was lucky enough early in my wine career to taste a mature version of this wine and it knocked me down. Lithe fruit, texture that pushed back, and a floral bouquet that should be bottled by Coco Chanel. Afterwards I was ruined. I needed power. I needed musk. Maybe one day I’ll know such satisfaction again. Maybe.

- SD

Glossary

Rhône

Prestige in the north, value in the south: that’s the quick version of the Rhône story. Southern village appellations produce a dizzying stylistic range of delicious wines, while the prices for northern “trophy” bottles can be dizzyingly high. If you like smoky, leathery, earthy, macho red wines, however, the wines of the northern Rhône are well worth it. Prestigious northern Rhône appellations include Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and St.-Joseph. In the southern Rhône, look to the village...

Viognier

Some of the most intriguing wines associated with the white Viognier grape contain hardly any Viognier at all: in the Côte Rôtie appellation, wine must be made principally from the red Syrah grape, but up to 20 percent (often far less) can be of white Viognier. The practice of adding Viognier to Syrah began as a way of taming the very ripe, tannic reds of the hot Côte Rôtie ("roasted slope"), but it produced such incredible results that other countries, most notably Australia, have followed...