2020 Georges Vernay Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon

The Vernon Condrieu is a 100% Viognier of vines between 50-90 years old planted on a steep, granite slope which lies behind the Georges Vernay estate. The grapes are harvested by hand and collected in crates. The pressing takes place immediately after arrival. The fermentation takes place in barrels at a controlled temperature. The maturation takes place in 25% new oak barrels in fine lees. This process takes between 12 and 18 months during which the wines are stirred regularly. The Condrieu du Vernon is deep and rich, with classic scent of white peach, citrus blossom, salty minerality, lychee and exotic fruit. Medium to full bodied, smooth, round and a decadent texture that never gets heavy. A wine with great aging potential. The Vernon of Vernay is considered one of the very best Condrieu wines.

Georges Vernay a pioneer in renewing the Condrieu appellation. Christine Vernay is the 3rd generation within the Vernay family and as a winemaker always looking for finesse, elegance and harmony in her wines. With 16 hectares of vineyards along the steep slopes of the northern Rhone valley, on steep granite terraces, Christine Vernay makes fantastic wines from very old vines. Not only her Condrieu's but also the Côte-Roties are widely praised worldwide. In her quest for perfection, Christine is constantly innovating and researching to get the best out of the terroir. All wines with great aging potential, but also young, the wines are a benchmark for the Rhône.