Matt Walls’ top five Georges Vernay wines
See Decanter's expert ratings, tasting notes and drinking windows for Domaine Georges Vernay wines.
Matt Walls picks his top five wines from Domaine Georges Vernay – the estate that played a key role in the survival of the Condrieu appellation, and is making a name for its Syrah, as well as its Viognier.
Domaine Georges Vernay, Coteau du Vernon, Condrieu, Rhône, France, 2012
96
Warm spice under the yellow peach and pineapple fruit and heady jasmine aromas. Full and rich. A generous, hedonistic wine but not without finesse and elegance, and it finishes with a tailored, saline, mouthwatering finish. Fresh honey and apricot on the long, long finish. Just gorgeous.
2012
Domaine Georges VernayCondrieu
Domaine Georges Vernay, Les Chaillées d’Enfer, Condrieu, Rhône, France, 2012
93
More yellow peach in fruit with some warm spices. Full-bodied but not fat. The wine has tension although the acidity is fairly low. Gentle but powerful, long and pure. Luxurious texture; lots to enjoy.
2012
Domaine Georges VernayCondrieu
Domaine Georges Vernay, Terrasses de L’Empire, Condrieu, Rhône, France, 2013
92
<p>Almond, apricot flesh and white peach aromatics. Medium-bodied but ample with a firm thread of acidity and a fresh edge. Compact and very drinkable, with a pleasing bitter twist on the finish.</p>
2013
Domaine Georges VernayCondrieu
Domaine Georges Vernay, Maison Rouge, Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France, 2011
93
<p>Darker in colour and character than the Blonde du Seigneur. Nose showing complexity already; rose and violets, raspberry and blackberry, pink peppercorns and juniper, and wood smoke. Round, full and satin-textured with intense fruit and super-fine tannins. Seductive and satisfying, balanced and fresh.</p>
2011
Domaine Georges VernayCôte-Rôtie
Domaine Georges Vernay, Blonde du Seigneur, Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France
92
95% Syrah, 5% Viognier. Bright, peppery, aromatic raspberry fruits. Silky and elegant. Light and fine in style, but with subtle power on the finish and extremely well-judged use of oak.
Domaine Georges VernayCôte-Rôtie
