Domaine Georges Vernay – Condrieu "Les Chaillées de l’Enfer" 2022
Rhonetal, Frankreich
750 mL | 12.5 vol. % | enthält Sulfite
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The Domaine Georges Vernay is a renowned winery in the Rhône region, known for its exceptional wines and commitment to tradition and quality. Named after its founder, Georges Vernay, who is considered one of the pioneers of wines from the Condrieu appellation, the estate spans steep slopes and diverse terroirs that bring out the best in grape varieties. The vines are meticulously cared for, and winemaking is approached with great dedication to reflect the purity of the grapes and the terroir. Wines from Domaine Georges Vernay are characterized by elegance, depth, and finesse, shaped by a long tradition of winemaking. A visit to this estate is a journey into the world of fine Rhône wines, blending history with modern craftsmanship.
Interesting facts about the Rhône region:
The vineyards of Domaine Georges Vernay are planted on diverse soils, which influence the characteristic qualities of the wines. In the Condrieu appellation, the soils are predominantly granitic, imparting a mineral structure and finesse to the wines. In the Côte-Rôtie appellation, the soils are varied, ranging from granite and schist to clay and sand.
Les Chaillées de l'Enfer is a wine with a "crazy charm". It combines fruits (apricot, pear, white peach...) with citrus fruits, waxy notes, and other floral (white blossoms, rose, violet...), herbal (mint, thyme...) and spice notes (ginger, saffron...).
Condrieu is full of tension, salty and iodized, racy, with a very nice freshness; it is a wine of great purity, with a beautiful firm and delicate balance.
The vineyards of Domaine Georges Vernay extend across diverse terroirs in the Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie appellations. In Condrieu, the vines grow on steep slopes with granitic soils, which impart a mineral elegance to the characteristic Viognier grapes. In Côte-Rôtie, the soils vary from granite and schist to clay and sand, giving the Syrah grapes a wide range of aromas. The vineyards are cultivated with great care, combining traditional practices with modern techniques. Hand-harvesting and sustainable vine management contribute to the high quality of the grapes. The vineyards of Domaine Georges Vernay are the source of authentic, terroir-driven wines of exceptional quality.