Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2023
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
RVF
92/100
Vinous
"A sumptuous vintage with inimitable aromas!"
"Intoxicating flavors and aromas of lemon blossom, jasmine, honeysuckle, ripe peach, and apricot juice. There is a certain creaminess, but it is balanced by a fairly refreshing acidity. This wine is very well-balanced for a Condrieu and could be kept longer than I had estimated." (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
Straw yellow color with slight green highlights
Nose
Fruity, with inimitable aromas of white peach, apricot kernels, and white almonds, all very refined.
Mouth
An elegant wine, very harmonious and beautifully fresh, best enjoyed young.
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with river fish, pike dumplings, curry prawns, asparagus with morel mushrooms, apricot tart...
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 (2026 guide) 93/100
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 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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17,5/20
About wine:
Intoxicating flavors and aromas of lemon blossom, jasmine, honeysuckle, ripe peach, and apricot juice. There is a certain creaminess, but it is balanced by a fairly refreshing acidity. This wine is very well-balanced for a Condrieu and could be kept longer than I had estimated.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Fresh aromas of apricot, mango, spring flowers, banana, and a hint of jasmine introduce the Condrieu Les Terrasses de L'Empire 2023, a medium-bodied Condrieu with captivating elegance. Touching the palate with a gentle aromatic concentration, the 2023 ends with a slice of juicy apricot on a sapid finish.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About wine:
The Condrieu Les Terrasses De L'Empire 2023 is magnificent, with mineral aromas and flavors of grilled peach, musky orange, and flowers. These linger in a medium-bodied to full-bodied Condrieu that is beautifully balanced, with a complex palate and exceptional length. Drink within the next 7 to 8 years.
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