Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu 'Terrasses de l'Empire' White 2023

SIZE

6 x 750 ml

1 x 750 ml

$740.00 SGD

Tax included.

White White

2023 2023

Rhone Valley Rhone Valley

Condrieu Condrieu

Viognier Viognier

Organic Organic

Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu 'Terrasses de l'Empire' White 2023

From $129.80 SGD

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Grape

100% Viognier

Tasting notes

The 2023 Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu “Terrasses de l’Empire” is an elegant Viognier from the Northern Rhône, produced using organic and biodynamic practices. It reveals an expressive aromatic profile of white peach, apricot, citrus zest, and delicate white flowers. The palate is medium-bodied and gently creamy, balanced by vibrant freshness and a distinctive mineral backbone. Refined and harmonious, it finishes long and fresh, showcasing the precision and purity for which Domaine Georges Vernay is renowned.

More About The Winery

Perched on the steep granite terraces of Condrieu, Domaine Georges Vernay is the undisputed reference for Viognier and one of the greatest domaines in all of France. Founded in 1937 and now led by Christine Vernay, the estate has transformed from saving Viognier from extinction to producing some of the most sought-after white wines in the world.

The domaine’s three Condrieu cuvées — Les Terrasses de l’Empire, Les Chaillées de l’Enfer, and Côteau de Vernon — are benchmark expressions of Viognier: precise, complex, and age-worthy, far removed from the plump examples found elsewhere. Tiny yields, old vines, and minimal intervention define the style, producing wines of extraordinary finesse, depth, and minerality.

Beyond Condrieu, Domaine Vernay also crafts outstanding Côte-Rôtie reds — Blonde du Seigneur and Maison Rouge — regarded among the finest of the appellation. More accessible bottlings, such as the Viognier Le Pied de Samson and Syrah Georges Vernay, showcase the domaine’s craftsmanship at superb value.

Internationally acclaimed, Christine Vernay was named “Wine Person of the Year 2012” by Bettane & Desseauve, elevating the domaine to the prestigious 5-star rating alongside legends like DRC, Château Latour, and Château d’Yquem. Remarkably, Vernay remains one of the few family-owned domaines in this elite circle.