France

Condrieu

Medium

Cork

White

It was Georges Vernay who spearheaded efforts to save the appellation when it nearly died out in the 1960s. It’s now led by his daughter Christine, who is gradually handing over to her daughter Emma. This might be their entry-level cuvée, but it’s consistently highly impressive. From organically farmed vines in the lieux-dits of La Caille and Ste-Agathe, fermented in small tronconic wooden foudres. Matt Walls: Flamboyant and exuberant, with oodles of rich, ripe peach fruit. Very fullbodied, but with a good sense of freshness to cut through the oak and fat. Finishes long, very concentrated and impressive. Cat Lomax: Rounded tropical nose, ripe peach and hints of parma violet. Decent concentration, very floral palate and juicy acidity. Tanguy Martin: Open nose with hints of white and black pepper, stony minerality. Generous without being overtly so. Great length.

Viognier

Domaine Georges Vernay, Les Terrasses de l’Empire, Condrieu, Rhône, France, 2021

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It was Georges Vernay who spearheaded efforts to save the appellation when it nearly died out in the 1960s. It’s now led by his 

Domaine Georges Vernay, Les Terrasses de l’Empire, Condrieu, Rhone, 2021

75cl

United Kingdom

British Pound

Yapp Brothers

Matt Walls

Cat Lomax

Tanguy Martin

Domaine Georges Vernay

Rhône

Domaine Georges Vernay, Les Terrasses de l’Empire, Condrieu

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Domaine Georges Vernay, Les Terrasses de l’Empire, Condrieu, Rhone, 2021

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