Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu - La Croix de l'Oiseau - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Condrieu La Croix de l’Oiseau reveals vibrant notes of citrus, white flowers, and ripe peach. Rich and balanced on the palate, it captures Viognier’s signature elegance, freshness, and depth. Ideal to start a meal or paired with fish and white meats, this Condrieu is made to be enjoyed.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, hand-tended vines, treated with organic products (not certified).
Whole grapes vinification, temperature-controlled fermentation in barrels and wooden vats, aged on fine lees for 8 months in barrels and wooden vats.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Beautiful aromatic identity, marked by aromas of tangerine, bergamot, white flowers and wisteria.

Palate:

Dense and fully matured with radiant notes, this cuvée presents a complex aromatic profile, delivering a generous, rich palate with a saline finish and subtle hint of bitterness.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Delicate fish, shellfish, langoustine with lemon and fresh sage, roast Bresse poultry.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

Unmatched ambassador of Condrieu and true master of Viognier, Christine Vernay leads one of France’s most prestigious estates. With top scores from the most respected critics, her wines are sometimes compared to icons like La Romanée-Conti or Ausone in their level of excellence.

Following a year lost to frost in 2021, this exclusive collaboration is back, much to the delight of our members!