Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu - La Croix de l'Oiseau - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

The masterfully crafted 2022 white Condrieu La Croix de l'Oiseau is full-bodied and rich, with crisp, aromatic flavors of citrus, flowers and juicy fruit. The full-bodied, beautifully textured frame profiles a Viognier with a masterful balance of finesse, freshness and substance. A great wine to discover at the beginning of a meal or at the table, with fish or white meats.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, hand-tended vines, treated with organic products (not certified).
Whole grapes vinification, temperature-controlled fermentation in barrels and wooden vats, aged on fine lees for 8 months in barrels and wooden vats.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Beautiful aromatic identity, marked by aromas of tangerine, bergamot, white flowers and wisteria.

Palate:

Dense and fully mature, with radiant fruit, this complexly aromatic wine offers a full, rich juice with a saline finish and fine bitterness.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Delicate fish, shellfish, langoustine with lemon and fresh sage, roast Bresse poultry.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

An unrivalled ambassador for Condrieu, a true papess of Viognier, Christine Vernay reigns over one of France's most prestigious estates. Awarded top marks by the greatest critics, some don't hesitate to place her wines on the same level of excellence as La Romanée Conti or Ausone... 

After a vintage put on hold due to frost in 2021, this unique collaboration returns to the delight of our members!