Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu Les Chaillées de l'Enfer 2023
96/100
RVF
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
94/100
James Suckling
"An incredible profile for a charming vintage"
"A concentrated, well-structured Condrieu with texture and tension. Notes of white peaches, white flowers, and warm herbs on the nose, followed by a medium body with plenty of volume and a linear palate. Concentrated and dynamic, with a refreshing bitter almond character on a lemony finish. Enjoy now or hold. (James Suckling 2025)
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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
2033
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 (2026 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 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:
The only Vernay wine in the range bottled in an Alsatian-style bottle, which makes me wonder if that says something about the style of the wine? It may be autosuggestion due to the shape of the bottle, but there seems to be a slight hint of gasoline alongside the more characteristic aromas of juicy apricot and gardenia. This wine is very intense and concentrated, but also fresher than many Condrieus.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A concentrated, well-structured Condrieu with texture and tension. Notes of white peaches, white flowers, and warm herbs on the nose, followed by a medium body with plenty of volume and a linear palate. Concentrated and dynamic, with a refreshing bitter almond character on a lemony finish. Enjoy now or cellar.
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