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Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu Coteau De Vernon 2017 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Condrieu
WS
97
JD
97
WA
94
JS
94
Additional vintages
WS
97
Rated 97 by Wine Spectator
Plump and creamy in feel, but also very pure, with fine details to the mix of melon, pear, apricot and anise notes. A light toasted macadamia nut accent fills in the background. Ends with refined hedonism. Drink now through 2022. 350 cases made, 50 cases imported. ... More details
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Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu Coteau De Vernon 2017 750ml

SKU 916576
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Professional Ratings
WS
97
JD
97
WA
94
JS
94
WS
97
Rated 97 by Wine Spectator
Plump and creamy in feel, but also very pure, with fine details to the mix of melon, pear, apricot and anise notes. A light toasted macadamia nut accent fills in the background. Ends with refined hedonism. Drink now through 2022. 350 cases made, 50 cases imported.
JD
97
Rated 97 by Jeb Dunnuck
First produced in the early 1950s, the flagship 2017 Condrieu Coteau De Vernon is vinified and aged all in barrels, with 25% being new in 2017. Christine commented that the 2018 only saw 15% new French oak, so the élevage varies slightly by the vintage. This beauty is also fresh and vibrant, while still showing the sunny warmth of the vintage. Ripe citrus, orange zest, white flowers, exotic spices, and a hint of wet stone all define the bouquet. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, has beautiful purity of fruit, a seamless texture, and is just overflowing with character.
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The 2017 Condrieu Coteaux du Vernon comes across as more similar stylistically to the 2015 than to the 2016. It has explosive floral and tropical fruit aromas but then seems tight, citrusy and crisp, with some resiny-oaky notes on the medium to full-bodied palate. It's the rare Condrieu that (at least in this vintage) needs a year or two to come into its own, but it should drink well through at least 2025.
JS
94
Rated 94 by James Suckling
Aromas of ginger bread, spiced peach biscuits and apricots abound here and lead to a palate that has such impressive concentration of rich apricots and peaches. The pithy, deep, structural drive really sets this apart. Drink or hold.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Condrieu
Additional vintages
Overview
Plump and creamy in feel, but also very pure, with fine details to the mix of melon, pear, apricot and anise notes. A light toasted macadamia nut accent fills in the background. Ends with refined hedonism. Drink now through 2022. 350 cases made, 50 cases imported.
green grapes

Varietal: Viognier

The green skinned grapes of the Viognier varietal are a true French classic, and are the only grape varietal allowed to be used in certain fine wines produced in the Rhone region. Their highly aromatic qualities are prized by wineries and wine drinkers alike, and are widely admired for their extremely floral nose which gives an impression of sweetness, despite these wines almost always being very dry. The precise origins of the Viognier grape are lost in time, but today they can still be found growing in many regions of France, as well as in several countries of the New World. Their floral aromas and fruit-forward flavors make them a favorite for those seeking an elegant wine, and despite the grapes being notoriously difficult to grow, vintners persevere with them, as they know the results are rarely less than spectacular.
barrel

Region: Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.
fields

Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.
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green grapes

Varietal: Viognier

The green skinned grapes of the Viognier varietal are a true French classic, and are the only grape varietal allowed to be used in certain fine wines produced in the Rhone region. Their highly aromatic qualities are prized by wineries and wine drinkers alike, and are widely admired for their extremely floral nose which gives an impression of sweetness, despite these wines almost always being very dry. The precise origins of the Viognier grape are lost in time, but today they can still be found growing in many regions of France, as well as in several countries of the New World. Their floral aromas and fruit-forward flavors make them a favorite for those seeking an elegant wine, and despite the grapes being notoriously difficult to grow, vintners persevere with them, as they know the results are rarely less than spectacular.
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Region: Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.
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Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.