2023 | Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu "Les Terrasses de l'Empire" | Rhône | France Madeira Sercial Fresh blackcurrants

Fresh blackcurrants

slow-ripening site among the Loibner vineyards — giving a Grüner of unusual precision and mineral character

8 hectares of vines

The robe is a beautiful brilliant purple

Dark fruit is accented by cinnamon

2023 | Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu "Les Terrasses de l'Empire" | Rhône | France Madeira Sercial Fresh blackcurrantsCondrieu from the estate that saved the appellation exuberant old vine Viognier from steep granite terraces, now organic. Domaine Georges Vernay is the most iconic name in Condrieu Georges Vernay is famously credited with saving the appellation and Viognier itself from near extinction. Now run organically by third generation Christine Vernay, "Les Terrasses de l'Empire" is the estate's signature Condrieu: 100% Viognier from 3550 year old vines on