Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu Coteau de Vernon 2022

Region & Producer

Producer: Domaine Georges Vernay
Appellation: Condrieu A.O.C., Northern Rhône, France
Vineyard: Lieu-dit Coteau de Vernon, in the heart of Condrieu
Certification: Organic farming (Ecocert)
Viticulture: Fully manual work on extremely steep slopes, impossible to mechanise
Soil: Granite with biotite

Grape Variety & Winemaking

Grape: 100% Viognier
Vine age: 50 to 80 years
Planting density: 10,000 vines per hectare
Harvest: Manual, fully ripe grapes harvested in small 20 kg boxes

Vinification

• Direct pressing of whole bunches
• Cold static settling (débourbage)
• Fermentation on fine lees

Ageing

• 15 months in 15 hL Stockinger foudres and barrels (10% new)

Tasting Profile

A Condrieu of exceptional elegance and depth, widely regarded as one of the ultimate expressions of Viognier.
The aromas show yellow stone fruit, fresh and candied citrus, exotic fruit, white flowers and subtle menthol notes.
On the palate, it is both tense and exuberant, with marked freshness, delicate texture and precise, vibrating minerality.
The finish is long, structured by beautiful, noble bitters.

Technical Details

Ageing: 15 months in used and new oak (10%)
Ageing potential: 3 to 20 years
Organic certification: Yes
Biodynamic preparations: 500, 501 and Maria Thun