Domaine Georges Vernay - Viognier 'Le Pied de Samson' White 2022

Wine Region: Rhone - France

Grape: 100% Viognier. Organic farming.

Tasting notes: The cuvée `Le Pied de Samson’ showcases Viognier in its original expression. fresh, fruity, and indulgent. The vineyards are certified organic and the domaine also incorporates biodynamic preparations.

This organic wine is a classic Viognier from a celebrated producer - a bouquet of honeysuckle and violets, a sensuous mid-weight palate of apricots and mirabelles preceding an elegant, dry finish.

How to Enjoy: It makes an alluring aperitif and requires little accompaniment save perhaps a few olives. Or paired with fish dishes. It is intended for relatively forward drinking over the next 2 to 3 years.

About the winery: Georges Vernay is known as the "King of Condrieu" and was responsible for the growth and worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 16 hectares of vineyards, 3 of which are in the Côte Rôtie appellation. The steep and 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 husband, and has looked after the winemaking since 1997, gaining worldwide recognition for her Côte Rôtie wines.

More about Domaine Georges Vernay here...