{"title":"Domaine Georges Vernay","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Georges Vernay is one of the foundational estates of Condrieu, the small northern Rhône appellation centred on the granite hillsides above the town of the same name, just south of Côte-Rôtie. Georges Vernay himself was instrumental in preserving Viognier as a viable commercial variety during the mid-twentieth century, when the grape had declined to near extinction in the region. The domaine is now run by his daughter Christine Vernay, who has continued to build on the estate's standing within the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondrieu produces exclusively white wine from Viognier, a variety that expresses itself with particular intensity on these steep, decomposed granite terroirs. The wines are typically characterised by their aromatic richness — stone fruit, apricot, white flowers, and occasional notes of spice — balanced by a texture that ranges from full and round to more precise and mineral depending on the specific lieu-dit and vintage conditions. The appellation is one of the few places in the world where Viognier consistently reaches a high degree of complexity without losing structural definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viognier produced under the Condrieu appellation represents the core of what this domaine has long championed, and the vintage offerings reflect the character of a grape variety that is highly sensitive to site and season.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"christophe-pichon-condrieu","title":"Christophe Pichon - Condrieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Condrieu is made from Viognier grown on the steep granite slopes above the northern Rhone, a small and demanding appellation known for producing some of France's most perfumed white wines. Made by Domaine Georges Vernay, it reflects the region's commitment to Viognier at its most expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a rich, full-bodied white with apricot, honeysuckle and white pepper notes, and enough weight to stand up to richer dishes. Serve at 10-12°C with lobster, langoustine or a creamy chicken dish, where its texture and aromatics have space to show.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Georges Vernay","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 75cl","offer_id":56720738713980,"sku":"Christophe Pichon - Condrieu - 2021 - 75cl","price":58.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6758\/files\/2021-christophe-pichon-condrieu_528c4e8b-b917-484a-9aec-30251eb1fc71.jpg?v=1777918299"},{"product_id":"2020-georges-vernay-cote-rotie-blonde-du-seigneur","title":"Georges Vernay - Côte-Rôtie Blonde du Seigneur","description":"\u003cp\u003eVernay's 2016 Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur has 5% Viognier and spent 18 months in 30% new oak. It's a lovely wine, brimming with perfumes of violets, roses and jasmine, plus plenty of raspberry fruit, all framed by hints of pencil shavings. It's medium to full-bodied yet with a delicately silky texture and ample freshness on the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16° - 18° C\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Georges Vernay","offers":[{"title":"2020 \/ 75cl","offer_id":57112400888188,"sku":"Georges Vernay - Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur - 2020 - 75cl","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 75cl","offer_id":57145239798140,"sku":"Georges Vernay - Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur - 2016 - 75cl","price":94.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/6758\/files\/2020-georges-vernay-c-te-r-tie-blonde-du-seigneur_3ceac2d9-68c4-495a-8377-4b521749862d.jpg?v=1783412674"}],"url":"https:\/\/onshorecellars.com\/collections\/producer-domaine-georges-vernay.oembed","provider":"Onshore Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}