Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu AOC - Coteau de Vernon - White - 2021

Wine:

With its striking clarity and impeccable balance, the 2021 White Condrieu Coteau de Vernon is a true highlight of the vintage. The cooler year lends it extraordinary finesse, with layered aromas of white flowers and orchard fruits unfolding gracefully.

Bright and precise, the palate is shaped by the granite soils, delivering a refined mineral character, saline tension, and a delicate bitterness on the finish. Elegance and complexity meet in this masterful wine, showcasing the subtlety and poise for which this vineyard is renowned. Rated 96/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Average age of vines: 50 to 80 years. Direct pressing of whole grapes, static cold settling and fermentation on fine lees. 15 months in 15 Hl tuns and 10% new barrels.

Temperature:

Between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

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

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A true ambassador for Côte Rôtie, Christine Vernay—now joined by her daughter Emma—leads one of France’s most prestigious estates. Some critics even compare her wines to the finest grands crus of Burgundy and Bordeaux, with the estate earning a coveted three-star rating in the RVF Guide.

Crafted from a preserved environment and farmed organically, these wines embody the pinnacle of their breathtaking hillside terroirs, driven by an unwavering pursuit of finesse. The reds, with their delicate, infused textures, have reached new heights, offering greater depth while maintaining remarkable balance and drinkability. The whites, equally exceptional, display brilliance, precision, and an undeniable elegance.

With their energy and immense potential, these wines set the benchmark for the region. This extraordinary estate, however, remains as exclusive as it is outstanding.