Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu - Les Terrasses de L'Empire - Blanc - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White Condrieu Les Terrasses de L’Empire showcases Viognier at its finest, with a style defined by precision and subtlety. It delivers beautifully clear flavors of white fruits and floral notes, all wrapped in remarkable elegance and length. A stunning example of the appellation and an absolute must-have!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, whole crop direct pressing. Aged in wooden vats on fine lees and in barrels for 10 months.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Aromas of white fruits and flowers.

Palate:

Precise and elegant with bright fruity notes, this wine has a delicate, subtle profile and offers us a Viognier with a precise style.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Scallops with ginger sauce, semi-cooked foie gras, crayfish swimming, red mullet fillets with capers and fennel.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

Christine Vernay, a leading figure of Côte-Rôtie, oversees one of France’s most celebrated estates. Often compared to the greatest Grands Crus of Burgundy and Bordeaux, her wines have earned a coveted 3-star rating in The RVF Guide.

Organically farmed and crafted from exceptional hillside terroirs, her wines exemplify elegance and finesse. The reds are refined and expressive, with remarkable depth and complexity, while retaining freshness and balance. The whites are equally remarkable, offering precise structure, vibrant energy, and a clean, focused profile. These wines set the standard for the region, combining exceptional purity with outstanding aging potential.