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Côtes du Rhône Sainte-Agathe Georges Vernay 2012(red)
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Côtes du Rhône Sainte-Agathe Georges Vernay
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About the producer

“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.

About the wine

This cuvée comes from very old Syrah vines grown on the Condrieu appellation, rather famous for its white wines made from Viognier. On tasting, this wine opens up with intense and deep notes of ripe red fruit and spices. On the palate, we appreciate its fullness and corpulence, enhanced with peppery notes, typical of Syrah and wonderful acidity which gives it persistence and fine aging potential.

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Characteristics of the producer and cuvée

Region: Rhone Valley

Producers and wineries: Georges Vernay

Colour: red

Volume: 100000

Grape variety: Syrah
Food and wine pairings: : Agneau de lait de Pauillac, Carré d'agneau aux cèpes, Chou farci au lard

Appellation: Côtes du Rhône

Owner: Georges Vernay

Size (in ha): 24 hectares

Viticulture: sustainable farming More information....

Service temperature: 16°

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