{"title":"Domaine Georges Vernay | Condrieu","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_a50fc371-9546-45c2-9128-412e2b08c441.jpg?v=1532439118\" alt=\"Domaine Georges Vernay Château\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorges Vernay is known as the 'King of Condrieu' and was responsible for the growth and worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 22 hectares of vineyards, six of which are in the Côte Rôtie appellation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steep and uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually cultivated without the use of residual herbicide or insecticide. Georges' daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husband, and has looked after the winemaking since 1997, gaining worldwide recognition for her Côte Rôtie wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-georges-vernay-blonde-du-seigneur-cote-rotie","title":"Domaine Georges Vernay Blonde du Seigneur Côte Rôtie 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristine Vernay is recognised as one of the Northern Rhône's most gifted wine makers and is gaining increasing recognition for her red wines as well as her celebrated Condrieu. The Côte Rôtie 'Blonde du Seigneur' is made from Syrah (97%) and a touch of Viognier (3%) sourced from mature vines (30+ years old) grown on the 'Côte Blonde' schist slopes of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. The Blonde du Seigneur Côte Rôtie is the perfect blend of intensity and delicacy. Dark in colour with a mineral smoky nose of dark fruits, black olive and pepper all enhanced by a floral component brought by the addition of Viognier. This is a highly aromatic and elegant wine. Round with good structure and smooth, silky tannins, this wine has great finesse and a long, persistent finish. [#intro]A powerful yet refined wine with great finesse and a long, sustained finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Vernay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39656357691459,"sku":"A21VERNAYCRBLONDE","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/BlondeCoteRotieBottle.jpg?v=1638040296"},{"product_id":"domaine-georges-vernay-les-chaillees-delenfer-condrieu-2017","title":"Domaine Georges Vernay Les Chaillées de l'Enfer Condrieu 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Georges Vernay Les Chaillées de l'Enfer Condrieu is a succulent wine with a full flavour, retaining the dried apricot and fresh ginger characters typical of a fine Viognier. The term \"Chaillées\" comes from regional dialect meaning 'rocky' and refers to the dry stone walls that form the terraces of this plot. In the past, those who came across the plot would often be heard to say \"On est à l'Enfer\" which translates as 'we are in Hell', due to the intense heat endured on these south facing plots. The vineyard is situated in the heart of Condrieu and comprises two hectares of south facing biotite, granite terraces. The Viognier grapes were all manually harvested at full maturity and then meticulously sorted and pressed. After a static temperature controlled must settling, the clear juice was fermented in 225 litre barriques, lasting approximately four to five weeks. The wine was matured on its fine lees in oak barrels of which 25% were new, for 12 months, with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) which imparted complexity and volume to the resulting wine. This Condrieu displays all the hallmarks of a very fine Viognier. Complex stone fruit characters of fresh peach and apricot combine with nuances of exotic fruit, mineral notes and a delicate saline note. [#intro]An exquisite \u0026amp; very elegant Condrieu, displaying all the hallmarks of very fine Viognier...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Vernay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39754567909443,"sku":"A21VERNAYCONDRIEENF","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/L_EnferBottle.jpg?v=1644157828"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_537b771b-208f-49d1-9ec8-7aaa0e3e7daa.jpg?v=1538591524","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/domaine-georges-vernay-condrieu.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}