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Condrieu
Our Story
Founded by Francis Vernay in 1937, Domaine Vernay is located in the heart of Condrieu. Francis Vernay was instrumental in establishing the official Condrieu appellation in 1940. His son Georges succeeded him, helping to define the appellation's geographical boundaries. In 1996, Christine Vernay, Georges's daughter, took over as winemaker and General Manager. Recognized as one of France's top winemakers, several of her wines have received perfect 100/100 ratings in leading wine publications.
Wines
Blonde du Seigneur
Domaine Georges Vernay
Côte-Rôtie
A chiselled, structured palate with toasted oak, pin point tannin and lean acidity. Fragrant spicy, minty tobacco leaf and raspberry.
Coteau de Vernon
Domaine Georges Vernay
Condrieu
From the very center of the appellation, this 50 to 80 year old Viognier is planted on biotite granite. Fermented and aged the same as Les Chaillées De L’Enfer. Yellow fruits, spices, quintessential.
La Dame Brune
Domaine Georges Vernay
Saint-Joseph
Grown on the granite soils of the Chavanay municipality, this 45 year old Syrah is fermented and aged in French barrels of which only 30% are new. Dark red fruits, peppery, balanced.
Les Chaillées de l’Enfer
Domaine Georges Vernay
Condrieu
Two hectares of south and south-east facing 50 year old Viognier vines are planted on biotite granite. Fermented in 225L barrels and then aged a further 12 to 18 months on the fine lees. Stone fruit, herbal, waxy.
Les Terrasses de L’Empire
Domaine Georges Vernay
Condrieu
A mosaic of small parcels within Condrieu with the average age of Viognier being 35 years old. Fermented and aged in both barrel and wooden vats. White peach, apricot, almonds.
Maison Rouge
Domaine Georges Vernay
Côte-Rôtie
Along with Coteau de Vernon, the flagship of the winery. Christine Vernay sealed the fate of the winery and its reputation with this 50 year old Syrah. Fermented in wooden vats and open barrels and then aged for 24 months in 30% new French barrels. Dark fruits, liquorice, velvet.
Sainte-Agathe
Domaine Georges Vernay
Collines Rhodanienne
Grown on the Condrieu appellation this 40 year old Syrah must also be classified as VdP Collines Rhodaniennes. Decaying granite soils, fermented in stainless steel and aged in older barrel (no new). Red berries, pepper, fresh.
Syrah Fleurs de Mai
Domaine Georges Vernay
Collines Rhodanienne
50 year old Syrah vines that are planted adjacent to Condrieu, hence VdP Collines Rhodaniennes. Fermented in stainless steel and barrel and then aged about 8 months in wooden vats. Very similar in profile to Côte-Rôtie. Black cherries, game, green pepper.
Terres d’Encre
Domaine Georges Vernay
Saint-Joseph
One and a half hectares of 30 year old Syrah is also grown in the municipality of Chavanay. Fermented in both stainless steel and barrel and then aged one year in old barrels. Terres D’Encre means Lands of Ink. Appropriate for this wine. Dark fruit, subtle spices, dark chocolate.
