Georges Vernay is known as the King of Condrieu & was responsible for the growth & worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 16 hectares of vineyards, 3 of which are in the Cote Rotie appellation. The steep & uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually propagated without the use of residual herbicide or insecticide. Georges daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husb&, & has looked after the winemaking since 1997. Fermentation: Fermentation of the must after static decanting of the wine in temperature controlled 225L casks for 3-4 weeks. The wine is matured in cask on its fine lees & bottled after 1 year from vintage. Taste: Maturation is cask on fine lees gives a wine with a full flavour while retaining the fresh fruit characters typical of a fine Viognier. Will age for up to 10 years from vintage. ...

Georges Vernay is known as the King of Condrieu & was responsible for the growth & worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 16 hectares of vineyards, 3 of which are in the Cote Rotie appellation. The steep & uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually propagated without the use of residual herbicide or insecticide. Georges daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husb&, & has looked after the winemaking since 1997. Lovely lychees & peach aromas sustained by the full & creamy palate. Pure Viognier expression. ...

Georges Vernay is known as the King of Condrieu & was responsible for the growth & worldwide recognition of this small appellation during the 1950s. His estate covers 16 hectares of vineyards, 3 of which are in the Cote Rotie appellation. The steep & uneven vineyards make mechanical labour impossible. The vines are manually propagated without the use of residual herbicide or insecticide. George's daughter, Christine, returned to her roots with Paul Anselem, her Parisian husb&, & has looked after the winemaking since 1997. The wine is matured in cask on its fine lees & bottled after 1 year from vintage. Very elegant. Pleasant drinking thanks to excellent fruit expression. Lovely balance between purity, minerality & complexity. Will age for up to 10 years from vintage. ...

The Viognier grape variety of the appellation, is expressed here with great complexity & finesse. In a delicate golden colour, this wine exudes fine notes of peach, apricot & violet. In the mouth, the fineness mixes with the freshness & generosity intense aromas of peach, apricot, honey & spice. Very nice exercise for the wine connoisseur. Harvested at full maturity with direct pressure or slight maceration after de-stemming. Breeding a small part in barrels (10% new wood). ...

It has dark ruby colour, an excellent & complex structure. Its blackberry fruit offers spice & depth, finishes dry & is totally unique. To sip deliciously on release at 16-18 degrees centigrade yet keep for 15-20 years. Food pairing: interesting partner with hearty stews, savoury dishes, flavoured game dishes. A luscious blend of three Greek indigenous red varietals: Limnio, Mavroudi & Mavrotragano. Limnio, mentioned by the philosopher Aristotle as Limnia ampelos (vine from the Greek island Limnos), is the oldest attested Greek grape variety. Entirely fermented in oak tanks, where malolactic fermentation ensues, the wine is aged up to 18 months in new French oak barrels. ...

A subtle nose with notes of fresh fruit & spices which is echoed on the palate. Beautiful richness in the mouth. ...

This 1er cru is a perfect example of one of the most renowned 1er Cru of Chablis. Skillfully crafted by Jean Pierre Grossot it shows incredible fruit purity & a real stony, mineral character that reflects the superb vineyard's soils of Mont de Milieu. This is 1er cru Chablis as it should taste, sublime, with a fresh nose of apple & citrus. Full-bodied & powerful mouth with a lengthy finish. ...

This Chablis is from one the finest of Chablis 1er Cru's near the town of Chichee. These wines are characterised by a splendidly complex bouquet, mingling fresh fruit, white flowers, freshness, & that mineral quality so typical of fine Chablis. This is thrilling Chablis with flinty minerality & incredibly clear cut fruit. superb. ...

All the skill of Jean Pierre Grossot is clearly demonstrated in this brilliant Chablis. Mouth-watering minerality & wonderfully pure appley fruit, this electrifies the palate & has considerable richness for Chablis
- a stunner! Fantastic with kinds of raw shellfish, especially oysters. Simply cooked shellfish dishes such as spaghetti alla vongole or moules marinieres.
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This wine is cool fermented with limited oak ageing to emphasise its clean flavours & fresh minerality. ...