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Vinous (98+)
Saturated dark red. Knockout nose combines blueberry, blackberry, violet, orange peel, crushed rocks and minerals. Almost painful in its pure sappy density, with palate-staining flavors of wild dark berries, flowers, and pepper. And yet this is easier to taste today than the comparatively compact Bonnes-Mares. The fabulous mounting finish goes on and on. An incredible wine, with great complexity to come. This boasts the density of a diamond.Inc. TAX€18,448.28 -
(1x150cl) 2006Vinous (94+)
Full deep red. Raspberry, violet, truffle and dark chocolate on the nose. Sweet and silky but imploded; as juicy and tight as this is, there's also superb sweet fruit and no rough edges showing. Orange peel and flowers give this a compelling sappy quality. Like the Bonnes-Mares, this has a powerful structure to support a long and graceful evolution in bottle.Inc. TAX€42,877.61 -
(1x75cl) 2008Vinous (93)
The 2008 Musigny Grand Cru, which was vinified with 100% stems, has a bright, clear ruby core with thin bricking on the rim. The refined, characterful nose displays superb definition, offering cranberry and raspberry fruit, crushed rose petal and a leafy component that becomes more pronounced with aeration. You could argue that the stem addition juts out a little, perhaps exaggerated by its juxtaposition against the 2007 Musigny, although I can abide that facet. The palate is medium-bodied with tart red fruit on the entry, plenty of sous-bois and saline characteristics and plenty of depth. It does not possess the opulence of the 2007; it is more a Musigny that wears its heart on its sleeve. I concur with Tanzer’s observation that the stems have not fully assimilated into this wine, and after a decade, I suspect they never will. Yet this is still a thoroughly enjoyable if not fault-free wine. Tasted in November 2018 at the Roumier Musigny dinner at Épure in Hong Kong.Inc. TAX€29,379.73 -
(1x75cl) 2011Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (94-97)
Good deep, bright red. Pungent aromas of small wild berries, mint, rose petal and orange peel, plus a whiff of jammy blackberry. Marvelously silky and sweet, offering an uncanny combination of sheer concentration and inner-mouth perfume and vinosity. This struck me as almost more powerful than its 2010 sibling, with more of an impression of weight. Finishes with palate-staining persistence, a hint of violet and great snap.Inc. TAX€15,921.73 -
(1x75cl) 2012Tim Atkin MW (98)
There's only one barrel of this in 2012 (as there was in 2003 and 1998), but someone will be lucky enough to drink it. It's Christophe Roumier's most ambitous, ageworthy wine, with two thirds whole bunch fermentation, quite marked oak and dense, yet silky concentration, with notes of cinnamon and spice combining with the red and black fruits. Very long, very complex, but still a baby.Inc. TAX€16,318.28 -
Jancis Robinson (19)
Just less than 0.1 ha (a quarter of an acre). Ancient vines – 1905 or possibly older because the register of vineyards was rewritten in 1905 and when they didn’t know how old a vineyard was they just wrote 1905. His grandfather started as a share-cropper on this vineyard in 1924 and the vines were already old. 80% whole bunch. Barrel sample from a 2016 barrel that is three-quarters of the usual 228-litre size. Deep smudgy crimson. How can grapes become a wine like this? The aroma is outstanding. Deep not explosive, yet still with a prettiness in its seriousness. There’s red and dark fruit, there’s spice, there’s peony, there’s rocky minerality. Super-smooth tannins. Fine grained and not far off silky already. Pure, lifted and precise. Outstanding elegance and length.Inc. TAX€17,308.28 -
Burghound (95)
(from a .54 ha parcel that is now controlled 100% by the domaine). An exuberantly floralsuffused nose is also cool, pure and airy with its ripe aromas of the essence of wild red currant and truffle hints. The supersleek, intense and chiseled middleweight flavors are almost as mineral-driven as the Les Cras though with more power on the youthfully austere and hugely persistent finish. This is superb and highly recommended.Inc. TAX€6,260.26 -
(12x75cl) 2009Wine Advocate (99)
Now we're talking! The 2009 Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon ranks up there with some of the greatest Condrieus I've ever had. Deep, rich, full-bodied and unctuous, it offers a kaleidoscope of Condrieu goodness in its honeyed apricot, lychee, crushed rocks, white flowers and sauteed peach aromas and flavors. Now at age 6, it's still as vibrant and fresh as the day it was bottled, yet it's gained even more depth and texture. Given its concentration and structure, if you're so inclined to age bottles, this is the one to pick.Inc. TAX€2,631.72 -
(1x75cl) 2017Vinous (95)
Vivid straw-yellow. Intense, sharply delineated aromas of fresh nectarine, pear, candied orange and pungent flowers, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Stains the palate with honeysuckle flavors, ripe orchard and pit fruit that show outstanding definition and become deeper with air while maintaining vivacity. The mineral and floral qualities repeat emphatically on a strikingly long, sharply focused finish that leaves juicy pear liqueur and floral notes behind.Inc. TAX€201.84 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (95)
Vivid straw-yellow. Intense, sharply delineated aromas of fresh nectarine, pear, candied orange and pungent flowers, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Stains the palate with honeysuckle flavors, ripe orchard and pit fruit that show outstanding definition and become deeper with air while maintaining vivacity. The mineral and floral qualities repeat emphatically on a strikingly long, sharply focused finish that leaves juicy pear liqueur and floral notes behind.Inc. TAX€1,262.63 -
(12x75cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Lastly, the 2019 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon comes from a steep, southeast-facing hillside of granite soils and is brought up a mix of 15% new barrels and foudres. The foudres were introduced in 2012 and I think contribute to slightly more tension and vibrancy in the wines. Peach, crushed citrus, spicy wood, and crushed stone notes all define the nose, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, wonderful overall balance, integrated acidity, and one hell of a great finish. A reference point Condrieu if there ever was one, it will benefit from a year or two in bottle then have a gradual evolution over the following decade. These can unquestionably age for decades, in fact. Nevertheless, I prefer them from a year or two after the vintage and over the following 4-5 years.Inc. TAX€2,635.16 -
(12x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.Inc. TAX€1,931.26 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.Inc. TAX€1,541.26 -
(6x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.Inc. TAX€816.18 -
Vinous (94)
Translucent yellow. Expansive nectarine, poached pear, honey and floral aromas sharpened by a zesty, building mineral flourish. Gently sweet and seamless on the palate, offering densely packed orchard and pit fruit flavors that are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows excellent focus and mineral cut on the floral-dominated finish, where a gingery note adds closing spiciness and bite.Inc. TAX€528.59 -
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer 2020 epitomises the elegance and complexity inherent to Condrieu’s prestigious terroir. Meticulously crafted from hand-selected Viognier grapes sourced from the renowned Les Chaillees de L'Enfer vineyard, this wine benefits from the region’s distinctive granite soils and optimal microclimate. Georges Vernay, a distinguished producer with decades of expertise, employs traditional vinification methods to honour the varietal’s integrity. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring the preservation of the grape's vibrant aromatics and purity of flavour. The 2020 vintage reveals a luminous golden hue, with an expressive nose of apricot, citrus blossom, and delicate mineral notes. On the palate, it delivers a sumptuous texture balanced by lively acidity, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer 2020 is a quintessential representation of fine Condrieu, perfect for pairing with rich seafood dishes or creamy cheeses.
Inc. TAX€962.96 -
(12x75cl) 2022Wine Advocate (95)
Picked in early September, the 2022 Condrieu les Chaillees de l'Enfer is one of the standouts this year, as is so often the case, unfurling in the glass with aromas of almond blossoms, pear, white peach, chamomile and fresh flowers, giving the sensation of a cold vintage’s aroma profile despite the dry, hot conditions of the year. Full-bodied, dense and rich, it's perfectly balanced with a satiny attack, a broad, fleshy core of fruit and a long, demonstrative and quite elegant finish. It's a terrific effort that transcends the vintage.Inc. TAX€1,403.82 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Picked in early September, the 2022 Condrieu les Chaillees de l'Enfer is one of the standouts this year, as is so often the case, unfurling in the glass with aromas of almond blossoms, pear, white peach, chamomile and fresh flowers, giving the sensation of a cold vintage’s aroma profile despite the dry, hot conditions of the year. Full-bodied, dense and rich, it's perfectly balanced with a satiny attack, a broad, fleshy core of fruit and a long, demonstrative and quite elegant finish. It's a terrific effort that transcends the vintage.Inc. TAX€500.63 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A much bigger, richer wine, the 2023 Condrieu Les Chaillées De L'Enfer shows ripe orange, honeyed flowers, spice, crushed stone, and even some exotic, orchard fruit notes. It's full-bodied and offers a big, rich, layered profile that has remarkable balance, a dense, layered mid-palate, incredible concentration, and a great finish. This is an insanely good Condrieu to drink over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.Inc. TAX€1,104.67 -
(6x150cl) 2023Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A much bigger, richer wine, the 2023 Condrieu Les Chaillées De L'Enfer shows ripe orange, honeyed flowers, spice, crushed stone, and even some exotic, orchard fruit notes. It's full-bodied and offers a big, rich, layered profile that has remarkable balance, a dense, layered mid-palate, incredible concentration, and a great finish. This is an insanely good Condrieu to drink over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.Inc. TAX€1,320.88 -
Discover the exquisite Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2019, a masterful expression from the renowned Georges Vernay estate in the heart of Condrieu. Crafted from 100% Viognier grapes, this wine benefits from the unique terroir of the Cévennes foothills, where granite-rich soils and optimal sunlight nurture each vine. Hand-harvested and carefully fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant aromatics, it undergoes a meticulous aging process to enhance its complexity. The 2019 vintage unveils a luminous golden hue, complemented by intense notes of apricot, peach, and subtle floral undertones. On the palate, it is elegantly balanced with a silky texture and a lingering minerality, a testament to Georges Vernay's commitment to quality and tradition. Perfectly suited for pairing with fine seafood or poultry dishes, this Condrieu exemplifies sophistication and finesse, making it a standout choice for discerning wine enthusiasts.
Inc. TAX€368.63 -
(12x75cl) 2020Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2020 epitomises exceptional Viognier artistry from the prestigious Condrieu appellation. Nestled in the esteemed Les Terrasses de l'Empire vineyard, this wine benefits from granite-rich soils that impart a distinctive minerality. Georges Vernay, a venerable family-owned estate, meticulously selects hand-harvested grapes to ensure optimal ripeness and purity. Employing traditional vinification methods, the grapes undergo gentle pressing and controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserving their vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity. The 2020 vintage reveals a radiant golden hue, with enticing notes of ripe apricot, nectarine, and delicate floral undertones, seamlessly integrated with subtle citrus zest. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of lush fruit flavours and refined elegance, culminating in a lingering, sophisticated finish. Perfectly suited to complement seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses, Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2020 stands as a testament to fine Rhône craftsmanship.
Inc. TAX€703.57 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.Inc. TAX€897.42 -
(6x150cl) 2022Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.Inc. TAX€915.42 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.Inc. TAX€483.83 -
Experience the exquisite taste of Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023. Revered as one of France's viticultural treasures, this wine is a testament to its prestigious heritage. The grapes are meticulously cultivated in the historic vineyards of Condrieu, Northern Rhône. Tradesman turned winemaking icon, Georges Vernay founded his estate in 1953, capturing the heart of the wine world with his dedication to authenticity and quality.
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023 is vinified with handpicked Viognier grapes, created with a keen attention to traditional winemaking methods. Expect a floral bouquet exuding harmony and finesse, accented with a distinct minerality - offering an unparalleled, tantalising taste journey. Every sip is an opulent encounter with the elegant embodiment of vineyard's terroir. Indulge in Georges Vernay's prowess in encapsulating Condrieu's unique charm in this distinguished Viognier. A critical darling, it is highly recommended for discerning wine aficionados.
Inc. TAX€791.26 -
(6x150cl) 2023Experience the exquisite taste of Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023. Revered as one of France's viticultural treasures, this wine is a testament to its prestigious heritage. The grapes are meticulously cultivated in the historic vineyards of Condrieu, Northern Rhône. Tradesman turned winemaking icon, Georges Vernay founded his estate in 1953, capturing the heart of the wine world with his dedication to authenticity and quality.
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023 is vinified with handpicked Viognier grapes, created with a keen attention to traditional winemaking methods. Expect a floral bouquet exuding harmony and finesse, accented with a distinct minerality - offering an unparalleled, tantalising taste journey. Every sip is an opulent encounter with the elegant embodiment of vineyard's terroir. Indulge in Georges Vernay's prowess in encapsulating Condrieu's unique charm in this distinguished Viognier. A critical darling, it is highly recommended for discerning wine aficionados.
Inc. TAX€954.88 -
(6x75cl) 2023Experience the exquisite taste of Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023. Revered as one of France's viticultural treasures, this wine is a testament to its prestigious heritage. The grapes are meticulously cultivated in the historic vineyards of Condrieu, Northern Rhône. Tradesman turned winemaking icon, Georges Vernay founded his estate in 1953, capturing the heart of the wine world with his dedication to authenticity and quality.
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023 is vinified with handpicked Viognier grapes, created with a keen attention to traditional winemaking methods. Expect a floral bouquet exuding harmony and finesse, accented with a distinct minerality - offering an unparalleled, tantalising taste journey. Every sip is an opulent encounter with the elegant embodiment of vineyard's terroir. Indulge in Georges Vernay's prowess in encapsulating Condrieu's unique charm in this distinguished Viognier. A critical darling, it is highly recommended for discerning wine aficionados.
Inc. TAX€413.03 -
(1x150cl) 2015Vinous (93)
Bright purple. Smoke- and mineral-accented cherry and black raspberry aromas, with licorice and olive paste nuances adding complexity. Sweet, penetrating dark berry and floral pastille flavors are enlivened by a smoky mineral element and pick up a peppery quality with air. Fleshes out slowly on the clinging well-delineated finish, which is framed by harmonious tannins that blend smoothly with the wine's energetic dark fruit. There's impressive energy here considering the warmth on the vintage.Inc. TAX€183.49 -
Vinous (94)
Dark purple. Bright and energetic on the nose, displaying spice- and mineral-tinged dark berry, cherry and floral scents that pick up smoke and cracked pepper nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering sweet black raspberry, cherry liqueur and violet pastille flavors and a hint of salty olive. Fine-grained tannins add grip to an impressively long, lively finish that echoes the floral and cherry notes.Inc. TAX€906.67
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Vinous (98+)
Saturated dark red. Knockout nose combines blueberry, blackberry, violet, orange peel, crushed rocks and minerals. Almost painful in its pure sappy density, with palate-staining flavors of wild dark berries, flowers, and pepper. And yet this is easier to taste today than the comparatively compact Bonnes-Mares. The fabulous mounting finish goes on and on. An incredible wine, with great complexity to come. This boasts the density of a diamond.In Bond€15,370.00 -
(1x150cl) 2006
Vinous (94+)
Full deep red. Raspberry, violet, truffle and dark chocolate on the nose. Sweet and silky but imploded; as juicy and tight as this is, there's also superb sweet fruit and no rough edges showing. Orange peel and flowers give this a compelling sappy quality. Like the Bonnes-Mares, this has a powerful structure to support a long and graceful evolution in bottle.In Bond€35,725.00 -
(1x75cl) 2008
Vinous (93)
The 2008 Musigny Grand Cru, which was vinified with 100% stems, has a bright, clear ruby core with thin bricking on the rim. The refined, characterful nose displays superb definition, offering cranberry and raspberry fruit, crushed rose petal and a leafy component that becomes more pronounced with aeration. You could argue that the stem addition juts out a little, perhaps exaggerated by its juxtaposition against the 2007 Musigny, although I can abide that facet. The palate is medium-bodied with tart red fruit on the entry, plenty of sous-bois and saline characteristics and plenty of depth. It does not possess the opulence of the 2007; it is more a Musigny that wears its heart on its sleeve. I concur with Tanzer’s observation that the stems have not fully assimilated into this wine, and after a decade, I suspect they never will. Yet this is still a thoroughly enjoyable if not fault-free wine. Tasted in November 2018 at the Roumier Musigny dinner at Épure in Hong Kong.In Bond€24,480.00 -
(1x75cl) 2011
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (94-97)
Good deep, bright red. Pungent aromas of small wild berries, mint, rose petal and orange peel, plus a whiff of jammy blackberry. Marvelously silky and sweet, offering an uncanny combination of sheer concentration and inner-mouth perfume and vinosity. This struck me as almost more powerful than its 2010 sibling, with more of an impression of weight. Finishes with palate-staining persistence, a hint of violet and great snap.In Bond€13,265.00 -
(1x75cl) 2012
Tim Atkin MW (98)
There's only one barrel of this in 2012 (as there was in 2003 and 1998), but someone will be lucky enough to drink it. It's Christophe Roumier's most ambitous, ageworthy wine, with two thirds whole bunch fermentation, quite marked oak and dense, yet silky concentration, with notes of cinnamon and spice combining with the red and black fruits. Very long, very complex, but still a baby.In Bond€13,595.00 -
Jancis Robinson (19)
Just less than 0.1 ha (a quarter of an acre). Ancient vines – 1905 or possibly older because the register of vineyards was rewritten in 1905 and when they didn’t know how old a vineyard was they just wrote 1905. His grandfather started as a share-cropper on this vineyard in 1924 and the vines were already old. 80% whole bunch. Barrel sample from a 2016 barrel that is three-quarters of the usual 228-litre size. Deep smudgy crimson. How can grapes become a wine like this? The aroma is outstanding. Deep not explosive, yet still with a prettiness in its seriousness. There’s red and dark fruit, there’s spice, there’s peony, there’s rocky minerality. Super-smooth tannins. Fine grained and not far off silky already. Pure, lifted and precise. Outstanding elegance and length.In Bond€14,420.00 -
Burghound (95)
(from a .54 ha parcel that is now controlled 100% by the domaine). An exuberantly floralsuffused nose is also cool, pure and airy with its ripe aromas of the essence of wild red currant and truffle hints. The supersleek, intense and chiseled middleweight flavors are almost as mineral-driven as the Les Cras though with more power on the youthfully austere and hugely persistent finish. This is superb and highly recommended.In Bond€5,205.00 -
(12x75cl) 2009
Wine Advocate (99)
Now we're talking! The 2009 Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon ranks up there with some of the greatest Condrieus I've ever had. Deep, rich, full-bodied and unctuous, it offers a kaleidoscope of Condrieu goodness in its honeyed apricot, lychee, crushed rocks, white flowers and sauteed peach aromas and flavors. Now at age 6, it's still as vibrant and fresh as the day it was bottled, yet it's gained even more depth and texture. Given its concentration and structure, if you're so inclined to age bottles, this is the one to pick.In Bond€2,155.00 -
(1x75cl) 2017
Vinous (95)
Vivid straw-yellow. Intense, sharply delineated aromas of fresh nectarine, pear, candied orange and pungent flowers, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Stains the palate with honeysuckle flavors, ripe orchard and pit fruit that show outstanding definition and become deeper with air while maintaining vivacity. The mineral and floral qualities repeat emphatically on a strikingly long, sharply focused finish that leaves juicy pear liqueur and floral notes behind.In Bond€165.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (95)
Vivid straw-yellow. Intense, sharply delineated aromas of fresh nectarine, pear, candied orange and pungent flowers, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Stains the palate with honeysuckle flavors, ripe orchard and pit fruit that show outstanding definition and become deeper with air while maintaining vivacity. The mineral and floral qualities repeat emphatically on a strikingly long, sharply focused finish that leaves juicy pear liqueur and floral notes behind.In Bond€1,030.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Lastly, the 2019 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon comes from a steep, southeast-facing hillside of granite soils and is brought up a mix of 15% new barrels and foudres. The foudres were introduced in 2012 and I think contribute to slightly more tension and vibrancy in the wines. Peach, crushed citrus, spicy wood, and crushed stone notes all define the nose, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, wonderful overall balance, integrated acidity, and one hell of a great finish. A reference point Condrieu if there ever was one, it will benefit from a year or two in bottle then have a gradual evolution over the following decade. These can unquestionably age for decades, in fact. Nevertheless, I prefer them from a year or two after the vintage and over the following 4-5 years.In Bond€2,150.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.In Bond€1,565.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.In Bond€1,240.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
From a hot, dry year with harvest on August 26, the 2022 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is more expressive than the 2023, with exotic honeyed orange, flowers, chalky minerality, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, focused mouthfeel, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is an elegant, seamless, oh, so impressive Condrieu. Drink 2026-2036.In Bond€658.00 -
Vinous (94)
Translucent yellow. Expansive nectarine, poached pear, honey and floral aromas sharpened by a zesty, building mineral flourish. Gently sweet and seamless on the palate, offering densely packed orchard and pit fruit flavors that are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows excellent focus and mineral cut on the floral-dominated finish, where a gingery note adds closing spiciness and bite.In Bond€422.00 -
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer 2020 epitomises the elegance and complexity inherent to Condrieu’s prestigious terroir. Meticulously crafted from hand-selected Viognier grapes sourced from the renowned Les Chaillees de L'Enfer vineyard, this wine benefits from the region’s distinctive granite soils and optimal microclimate. Georges Vernay, a distinguished producer with decades of expertise, employs traditional vinification methods to honour the varietal’s integrity. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring the preservation of the grape's vibrant aromatics and purity of flavour. The 2020 vintage reveals a luminous golden hue, with an expressive nose of apricot, citrus blossom, and delicate mineral notes. On the palate, it delivers a sumptuous texture balanced by lively acidity, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer 2020 is a quintessential representation of fine Condrieu, perfect for pairing with rich seafood dishes or creamy cheeses.
In Bond€755.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022
Wine Advocate (95)
Picked in early September, the 2022 Condrieu les Chaillees de l'Enfer is one of the standouts this year, as is so often the case, unfurling in the glass with aromas of almond blossoms, pear, white peach, chamomile and fresh flowers, giving the sensation of a cold vintage’s aroma profile despite the dry, hot conditions of the year. Full-bodied, dense and rich, it's perfectly balanced with a satiny attack, a broad, fleshy core of fruit and a long, demonstrative and quite elegant finish. It's a terrific effort that transcends the vintage.In Bond€1,125.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Picked in early September, the 2022 Condrieu les Chaillees de l'Enfer is one of the standouts this year, as is so often the case, unfurling in the glass with aromas of almond blossoms, pear, white peach, chamomile and fresh flowers, giving the sensation of a cold vintage’s aroma profile despite the dry, hot conditions of the year. Full-bodied, dense and rich, it's perfectly balanced with a satiny attack, a broad, fleshy core of fruit and a long, demonstrative and quite elegant finish. It's a terrific effort that transcends the vintage.In Bond€395.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A much bigger, richer wine, the 2023 Condrieu Les Chaillées De L'Enfer shows ripe orange, honeyed flowers, spice, crushed stone, and even some exotic, orchard fruit notes. It's full-bodied and offers a big, rich, layered profile that has remarkable balance, a dense, layered mid-palate, incredible concentration, and a great finish. This is an insanely good Condrieu to drink over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.In Bond€873.00 -
(6x150cl) 2023
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A much bigger, richer wine, the 2023 Condrieu Les Chaillées De L'Enfer shows ripe orange, honeyed flowers, spice, crushed stone, and even some exotic, orchard fruit notes. It's full-bodied and offers a big, rich, layered profile that has remarkable balance, a dense, layered mid-palate, incredible concentration, and a great finish. This is an insanely good Condrieu to drink over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.In Bond€1,055.00 -
Discover the exquisite Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2019, a masterful expression from the renowned Georges Vernay estate in the heart of Condrieu. Crafted from 100% Viognier grapes, this wine benefits from the unique terroir of the Cévennes foothills, where granite-rich soils and optimal sunlight nurture each vine. Hand-harvested and carefully fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant aromatics, it undergoes a meticulous aging process to enhance its complexity. The 2019 vintage unveils a luminous golden hue, complemented by intense notes of apricot, peach, and subtle floral undertones. On the palate, it is elegantly balanced with a silky texture and a lingering minerality, a testament to Georges Vernay's commitment to quality and tradition. Perfectly suited for pairing with fine seafood or poultry dishes, this Condrieu exemplifies sophistication and finesse, making it a standout choice for discerning wine enthusiasts.
In Bond€285.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2020 epitomises exceptional Viognier artistry from the prestigious Condrieu appellation. Nestled in the esteemed Les Terrasses de l'Empire vineyard, this wine benefits from granite-rich soils that impart a distinctive minerality. Georges Vernay, a venerable family-owned estate, meticulously selects hand-harvested grapes to ensure optimal ripeness and purity. Employing traditional vinification methods, the grapes undergo gentle pressing and controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, preserving their vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity. The 2020 vintage reveals a radiant golden hue, with enticing notes of ripe apricot, nectarine, and delicate floral undertones, seamlessly integrated with subtle citrus zest. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of lush fruit flavours and refined elegance, culminating in a lingering, sophisticated finish. Perfectly suited to complement seafood, poultry, or creamy cheeses, Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2020 stands as a testament to fine Rhône craftsmanship.
In Bond€542.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.In Bond€703.00 -
(6x150cl) 2022
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.In Bond€718.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Condrieu les Terrasses de l'Empire is pure and elegant, offering up aromas of white pear, peach, flowers and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enrobing palate with a dense, fleshy core of fruit and a sensual palate that segues into a fresh, long and quite saline finish, highlighted by a subtle bitterness. Crafted from several parcels that are in the upper steep slopes of the estate, it's a great classic at this address and, as always, an excellent Condrieu.In Bond€381.00 -
Experience the exquisite taste of Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023. Revered as one of France's viticultural treasures, this wine is a testament to its prestigious heritage. The grapes are meticulously cultivated in the historic vineyards of Condrieu, Northern Rhône. Tradesman turned winemaking icon, Georges Vernay founded his estate in 1953, capturing the heart of the wine world with his dedication to authenticity and quality.
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023 is vinified with handpicked Viognier grapes, created with a keen attention to traditional winemaking methods. Expect a floral bouquet exuding harmony and finesse, accented with a distinct minerality - offering an unparalleled, tantalising taste journey. Every sip is an opulent encounter with the elegant embodiment of vineyard's terroir. Indulge in Georges Vernay's prowess in encapsulating Condrieu's unique charm in this distinguished Viognier. A critical darling, it is highly recommended for discerning wine aficionados.
In Bond€615.00 -
(6x150cl) 2023
Experience the exquisite taste of Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023. Revered as one of France's viticultural treasures, this wine is a testament to its prestigious heritage. The grapes are meticulously cultivated in the historic vineyards of Condrieu, Northern Rhône. Tradesman turned winemaking icon, Georges Vernay founded his estate in 1953, capturing the heart of the wine world with his dedication to authenticity and quality.
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023 is vinified with handpicked Viognier grapes, created with a keen attention to traditional winemaking methods. Expect a floral bouquet exuding harmony and finesse, accented with a distinct minerality - offering an unparalleled, tantalising taste journey. Every sip is an opulent encounter with the elegant embodiment of vineyard's terroir. Indulge in Georges Vernay's prowess in encapsulating Condrieu's unique charm in this distinguished Viognier. A critical darling, it is highly recommended for discerning wine aficionados.
In Bond€750.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Experience the exquisite taste of Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023. Revered as one of France's viticultural treasures, this wine is a testament to its prestigious heritage. The grapes are meticulously cultivated in the historic vineyards of Condrieu, Northern Rhône. Tradesman turned winemaking icon, Georges Vernay founded his estate in 1953, capturing the heart of the wine world with his dedication to authenticity and quality.
Georges Vernay Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023 is vinified with handpicked Viognier grapes, created with a keen attention to traditional winemaking methods. Expect a floral bouquet exuding harmony and finesse, accented with a distinct minerality - offering an unparalleled, tantalising taste journey. Every sip is an opulent encounter with the elegant embodiment of vineyard's terroir. Indulge in Georges Vernay's prowess in encapsulating Condrieu's unique charm in this distinguished Viognier. A critical darling, it is highly recommended for discerning wine aficionados.
In Bond€322.00 -
(1x150cl) 2015
Vinous (93)
Bright purple. Smoke- and mineral-accented cherry and black raspberry aromas, with licorice and olive paste nuances adding complexity. Sweet, penetrating dark berry and floral pastille flavors are enlivened by a smoky mineral element and pick up a peppery quality with air. Fleshes out slowly on the clinging well-delineated finish, which is framed by harmonious tannins that blend smoothly with the wine's energetic dark fruit. There's impressive energy here considering the warmth on the vintage.In Bond€145.00 -
Vinous (94)
Dark purple. Bright and energetic on the nose, displaying spice- and mineral-tinged dark berry, cherry and floral scents that pick up smoke and cracked pepper nuances as the wine opens up. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering sweet black raspberry, cherry liqueur and violet pastille flavors and a hint of salty olive. Fine-grained tannins add grip to an impressively long, lively finish that echoes the floral and cherry notes.In Bond€708.00
