Domaine Georges Vernay

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Quality Viognier is always associated with the Vernay name. When there were only 8 hectares of vine-covered land remaining in the Condrieu appellation in the 1960s, Georges Vernay (1926-2017) played a crucial role in preventing its extinction.

The Vernays have put forth a lot of effort to promote Viognier, and they are primarily to thank for its present resurgence and surge in popularity around the world. In 1997, Christine Vernay assumed control of the winemaking operations at this location. She is supported in estate management by her husband Paul Amsellem.

At Condrieu, the Vernays currently farm 7.5 hecatres of vines, placing them among the top 3 volume growers (with Cuilleron & Guigal).

Many people consider Domaine Georges Vernay to be one of the best places to buy Condrieu. They also make a fantastic Vin de Pays Viognier from vines called 'Le Pied de Samson' that grow at higher elevations, as well as an impressive selection of red wines that includes a fruity Vin de Pays Syrah, Saint Joseph, and Côte Rôtie.

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Red 13.5

Domaine Georges Vernay, 'Blonde du Seigneur', Cote Rotie 2022 75cl £86.23

A powerful yet fine wine with dark chocolate and cocoa bean aromas developing black olive and meaty, savoury notes on the palate, long, silky and sustained

White 14

Domaine Georges Vernay, 'Les Terrasses de l'Empire', Condrieu 2023 75cl £77.76

Lovely ripe nectarine, peach and ginger aromas sustained by the full and creamy palate Pure and benchmark Viognier expression

White 14

Domaine Georges Vernay, Les Chaillees de l'Enfer, Condrieu 2022 75cl £103.20

A succulent wine with a full flavour, retaining the dried apricot and fresh ginger characters typical of a fine Viognier Very elegant and expressive with toasty oak notes

White 14

Domaine Georges Vernay, Coteau de Vernon , Condrieu 2021 75cl £130.54

Opulent and complex with a flavour of ginger and peach with complementing jasmine notes through to a long and layered finish, quite stunning

White 14

Domaine Georges Vernay, 'Les Terrasses de l'Empire', Condrieu 2022 75cl £77.76

Lovely ripe nectarine, peach and ginger aromas sustained by the full and creamy palate Pure and benchmark Viognier expression