{"product_id":"2023-coteau-de-vernon-domaine-georges-vernay","title":"2023 Coteau de Vernon, Domaine Georges Vernay","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranite Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpulent, luminous and exquisitely poised, Coteau de Vernon reveals the extraordinary heights Viognier can reach in Condrieu. Ripe peach, apricot and succulent pear unfold alongside jasmine and acacia blossom, followed by candied citrus, delicate pastry and a gentle warmth of spice. There is an enticing exotic richness, yet every aroma remains beautifully defined, with a subtle mineral character lending restraint to the generous fruit. This is a white wine of presence and detail, revealing more with each return to the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is enveloping and finely textured, its concentrated fruit carried by a freshness that gives shape and movement to the richness. Layers of stone fruit and citrus flow into a long, nuanced finish, where a delicate bitterness reminiscent of orange peel adds grip and savoury definition. Powerful yet graceful, it offers the depth and persistence of a truly special bottle. Give it time to open when young, or cellar it patiently to explore the further complexity of one of Condrieu’s most celebrated wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe evening deserves a white wine every bit as memorable as the occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe with butter-roasted lobster, turbot with saffron beurre blanc, scallops with cauliflower purée, roast chicken with morels, crab ravioli or pumpkin and sage risotto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoteau de Vernon is both the historic heart of the domaine and one of Condrieu’s defining vineyard sites. Its steep terraces of biotite granite carry some of the appellation’s oldest Viognier vines, demanding painstaking work by hand. Francis Vernay first made a wine bearing the Coteau de Vernon name in 1940, establishing a cuvée that successive generations have refined into a benchmark for the grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 release combines notably generous, sun-ripened fruit with the precision that distinguishes Vernon. Peach, pear and exotic nuances give it breadth, while its mineral definition and gently bitter finish preserve balance. Its concentration makes this a compelling vintage for the cellar, allowing the wine’s floral perfume, texture and savoury detail to develop together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56350188011905,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2023_Condrieu_Coteau_de_Vernon_Georges_Vernay.png?v=1791641635","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2023-coteau-de-vernon-domaine-georges-vernay","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}