{"product_id":"vernay-condrieu-les-terrasses-de-l-empire-2023","title":"2023 | Domaine Georges Vernay Condrieu \"Les Terrasses de l'Empire\" | Rhône | France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondrieu from the estate that saved the appellation — exuberant old-vine Viognier from steep granite terraces, now organic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Georges Vernay is the most iconic name in Condrieu — Georges Vernay is famously credited with saving the appellation and Viognier itself from near-extinction. Now run organically by third-generation Christine Vernay, \"Les Terrasses de l'Empire\" is the estate's signature Condrieu: 100% Viognier from 35–50-year-old vines on steep granite terraces, aged in wood without new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld-vine Condrieu from the appellation's defining estate is aromatic white at its peak. \u003cstrong\u003eIconic estate, old-vine Viognier, organic → the archetypal Condrieu → you're drinking benchmark Viognier from where it was saved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondrieu — Northern Rhône, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomaine Georges Vernay — Christine Vernay, organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35–50-year-old vines · granite terraces · no new oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite peach, apricot and yellow plum over rose petal, ginger spice and a mineral backbone with a silky, exuberant palate.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e gorgeous, exuberant Viognier — plush stone fruit and florals lifted by ginger spice and a mineral spine, rich but never heavy. Condrieu from the estate that defines it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld-vine Condrieu from the appellation's most iconic estate. Exactly the aromatic white for a special dinner, a blue-cheese salad, or Viognier lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605832642814,"sku":"XXI-1227","price":135.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2023DomaineGeorgesVernayCondrieuLesTerrassesdel_Empire.png?v=1785166022","url":"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/products\/vernay-condrieu-les-terrasses-de-l-empire-2023","provider":"Mr.D Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}