Saint-Joseph Terres d'Encre Georges Vernay 2009
12.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Saint-Joseph Terres d'Encre Georges Vernay 2009
About the Producer Georges Vernay
“I liked the wines that came from the slopes, I found those from the plains very average”. These words of Georges Vernay sum up his contribution to Condrieu. Thanks to Georges, the abandoned, steep slopes here were given new life in the 1960s. In fact, this determined man had the genius intuition to cultivate vines on the “chaillées”, or terraces, aptly known as the “chaillées de l'enfer” (terraces from hell)! The history of this domaine goes back to 1938 when Francis Vernay planted his first hectare of Viognier. Georges Vernay joined in 1943 and expanded the domain by buying some parcels. He opened a tasting room that earned him a loyal English customer base. From 1943 to 2010, the domaine went from 1 to 22 hectares. Since his death in 2017, it has been his daughter Christine who has kept the family tradition alive. The vines are worked by hand and all chemical products are banned.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Slightly marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Wooden case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Saint-Joseph
Owner: Georges Vernay
Vintage: 2009
Colour: red
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: fruity
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
