Domaine Vernay Chaillées de l'Enfer 2020

The vineyards of Domaine Georges Vernay are planted on diverse soils that shape the distinctive characteristics of the wines. In the Condrieu appellation, the soils are primarily granitic, giving the wines a mineral structure and finesse. In the Côte-Rôtie appellation, the soils vary, ranging from granite and schist to clay and sand.

Les Chaillées de l'Enfer is a wine with "crazy charm." It combines fruits (apricot, pear, white peach…) with citrus notes, waxy hints, and other more floral (white flowers, rose, violet), herbaceous (mint, thyme), and spicy (ginger, saffron) elements. This Condrieu is full of tension, salty and iodized, with a racy character and a very refreshing quality. It is a wine of great purity, offering a beautiful firm yet delicate balance.

The vineyards of Domaine Georges Vernay stretch across various terroirs in the Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie appellations. In Condrieu, the vines are planted on steep slopes with granitic soils, which impart a mineral elegance to the distinctive Viognier grapes. In Côte-Rôtie, the soils vary from granite and schist to clay and sand, giving the Syrah grapes a broad aromatic diversity. The vineyards are meticulously managed, combining traditional practices with modern techniques. The manual harvest and sustainable vine care contribute to the high quality of the grapes. The vineyards of Domaine Georges Vernay are the source of authentic, terroir-driven wines of outstanding quality.