Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu Les Chaillées de l'Enfer 2022
96/100
RVF
94/100
James Suckling
"An incredible profile for a charming vintage"
"Fascinating nose of dried pears and summer meadows. Rich and full-bodied with great finesse and a silky texture. The finish is long, both supple and crystalline. Made from vines over 60 years old located on the middle terraces of the hillside. Vinified in large oak barrels. " (James Suckling 2024). Its purity will enhance a risotto with asparagus.
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Eye
Light amber-colored dress
Nose
Citrus aromas, combining floral notes (white flowers, rose, violet, etc.) and vegetal notes (thyme, mint, etc.), followed by spices (ginger, saffron, etc.).
Mouth
Tense, salty and iodized, racy, with beautiful freshness, great purity, and a lovely firm yet tender balance.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with asparagus risotto, mushroom-stuffed poultry, monkfish blanquette, white pudding...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star estate (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Emma Amsellem joined her mother Christine Vernay to promote the rugged slopes of Condrieu and Côte Rôtie, lands bathed in sunshine when frost does not interfere, as in 2021, a vintage that Emma is not likely to forget since she had just returned to the estate. Despite the unpredictable weather, it was a very successful year for whites, with well-defined saline expressions. A vintage that showcases all the splendor of the Vernon hillside.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
The beautiful maturity of the grapes does not tip over into overripeness. The notes of white and yellow fruits, tea, and spices are captivating, with a very nice bounce on the finish that leaves an impression of balance. A great wine to forget in the cellar for 10 years.
About the estate:
Christine Vernay, who brilliantly took over the reins of this iconic Condrieu estate in 1996, is gradually handing over the reins to her daughter, Emma Amsellem. While the estate is closely linked to the history of the Condrieu appellation, of which it remains the most brilliant representative, it also offers a remarkable selection of red wines, whose aging has been refined in recent years. Tasting a Condrieu cuvée aged for a good decade here allows you to understand the potential of this terroir, which is too often overshadowed by the varietal notes of Viognier. The energy and potential contained in the estate's wines serve as a benchmark.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Fascinating nose of dried pears and summer meadows. Rich and full-bodied with great finesse and a silky texture. The finish is long, both supple and crystalline. Made from vines over 60 years old located on the middle terraces of the hillside. Vinified in large oak barrels. Enjoy now or keep.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. DAVID B. Published on 01/27/2025
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Review and opinion by Ms. NATHALIE C. Published on 08/18/2024
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