Domaine Georges Vernay Viognier Le Pied de Samson 2023

Region & Producer

Producer: Domaine Georges Vernay
Appellation: IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Location: High slopes of Condrieu, above 300 metres, on granitic soils
Certification: Organic farming (Ecocert) with biodynamic practices (preparations 500, 501, Maria Thun)
Viticulture: Narrow vineyard terraces mostly worked with chenillette; inaccessible sections handled by treuil or manually
Planting density: 7,000 vines per hectare

Grape Variety & Winemaking

Grape: 100% Viognier
Average vine age: 20 years
Harvest: Manual, with fully ripe grapes transported in 20 kg boxes

Vinification

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

Ageing

• 10 months in 20 hL wooden tronconic vats
• No new oak

Tasting Profile

Le Pied de Samson shows Viognier in its most authentic form: expressive, fresh and gourmand.
The nose reveals vibrant notes of white and yellow fruit, delicate flowers and fresh herbs.
On the palate, the texture is rounded yet tense and balanced, where the granitic minerality merges with the freshness of altitude. A wine combining immediate pleasure with authenticity and a strong sense of place.

Technical Data

Ageing potential: 1 to 5 years
Volume: 750 ml