Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu Chaillees DEnfer 2008 12x 75cl
Bottles

Product Description

Georges Vernay is known as the King of Condrieu & was responsible for the growth & worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 16 hectares of vineyards, 3 of which are in the Cote Rotie appellation. The steep & uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually propagated without the use of residual herbicide or insecticide. Georges daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husb&, & has looked after the winemaking since 1997. Fermentation: Fermentation of the must after static decanting of the wine in temperature controlled 225L casks for 3-4 weeks. The wine is matured in cask on its fine lees & bottled after 1 year from vintage. Taste: Maturation is cask on fine lees gives a wine with a full flavour while retaining the fresh fruit characters typical of a fine Viognier. Will age for up to 10 years from vintage.