Domaine Stéphane Ogier Condrieu "Les Vieilles Vignes de Jacques Vernay" dry white 2018

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Condrieu "Les Vieilles Vignes de Jacques Vernay" 2018 dry white by Stéphane Ogier:

Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (Sept. 2022): 95/100. "Les Vieilles Vignes de Jacques Vernay is a Condrieu of beautiful definition in which the Viognier, although ripe, loses its varietal notes and expresses the terroir through a wide spectrum of fruity, spicy, and floral flavors, with a very nice length."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski Dec. 2019): 95/100. Ogier's 2018 Condrieu les Vieilles Vignes de Jacques Vernay boasts majestic, soaring aromas of jasmine, peach, pineapple, and white pepper. Despite being medium to full-bodied, it comes across as fresh, airy, and very drinkable, with a lovely, silky mouthfeel and tremendous persistence. It's easily the equal of the 2016 version.

Comment from the domaine: In these confidential heights, the vines are adorned with gold. This small, invaluable plot cultivates excellence. Proudly rooted on their granite pedestal, the vieilles vignes reveal all their delicacy. Harvested later, this Condrieu is all the richer, livelier, and is treasured like the most luscious of treasures.


Technical sheet written by the domaine:


Appellation: Condrieu.

Vineyard area: 0.3 Ha.

Yield: 35 Hl/Ha.

Production: 1,500 bottles.

Grape variety: 100% Viognier.

Age of the vineyard: 60 years.

Planting density: 10,000 vines/ha.

Terroir: Granite.

Location: Lieu-dit “La Combe”

Harvest: Manual. Sorting in the vineyard and sorting table at the entrance of the winery.

Vinification: Direct pressing. Fermentation in large containers (350l and foudre). Indigenous yeasts.

Aging: 10 months on fine lees.