Domaine Georges Vernay - Condrieu Les Terrasses de l'Empire 2024

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Emma Amsellem joined her mother Christine Vernay to promote the rugged slopes of Condrieu and Côte Rôtie, lands bathed in sunshine when frost does not interfere, as in 2021, a vintage that Emma is not likely to forget since she had just returned to the estate. Despite the unpredictable weather, it was a very successful year for whites, with well-defined saline expressions. A vintage that showcases all the splendor of the Vernon hillside.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Emma Amsellem is finding her feet at the helm of the estate, smoothly taking over from her mother, Christine Vernay, whose work since 1996 has been widely acclaimed. While the estate is closely linked to the history of the Condrieu appellation (it remains its most brilliant representative), it also offers a remarkable selection of red wines, whose aging has been refined in recent years. Tasting a Condrieu cuvée aged for a good decade here allows you to understand the potential of this terroir, which is too often overshadowed by the varietal notes of Viognier. The energy and potential contained in the estate's wines serve as a benchmark.

Wine Spectator

About wine:

A balance between richness and freshness. Seductive notes of honeysuckle and flowers give way to aromas of persimmon, orange, and melon, all enhanced by hints of fresh fennel, dried thyme, and oregano. This wine shows real concentration and vibrates with energy and bitter mineral notes, with a slight hint of buttercream. The finish is long and complex. Enjoy now through 2030.

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

About wine:

Pronounced aromas of lemon pulp, red apple, spring flowers, and apricot introduce Condrieu Les Terrasses de L'Empire 2024, a young, medium-bodied Condrieu that is fresh and captivatingly aromatic, ending with a delicately savory finish.

James Suckling

Jeb Dunnuck