Domaine Verzier, Condrieu "Authentic", 2023

A True Gem of the Northern Rhône Valley

Floral and ripe tropical fruit aromas. the palate is full-bodied, round and ripe, with a lovely, creamy texture. The wine delivers plenty of flavour and pleasure with finesse, complexity and a long finish. 

• 100% Viognier

Cellaring:Drink now through 2027

Food Pairing: Consider refined dishes that complement its aromatic richness. A truffle risotto will highlight its creamy texture, while rich fish dishes, such as salmon or monkfish with a tarragon sauce, will enhance the elegance of the Viognier. Best Served at 10-12 °C

STORY BEHIND THE WINE 

The farm has been in the Verzier family since 1828. It sits on the top of the hill in the commune of Chavanay, just beside the Madone d’Izeras, in the heart of the Saint-Joseph and Condrieu vineyards, on the right bank of the Rhône River, 50 km south of Lyon.
Philippe, the youngest of 7 children, fell in love with these gnarled vines and took over the domaine in 1988, at the age of just 19.
At the time, the land was used for mixed farming, with cereals, fruit, vines, cows and goats. But Philippe wanted to devote himself entirely to winegrowing and started his activity with his father Jean’s 2.5 hectares of Saint-Joseph.
He replanted a few plots, including his first Condrieu under La Madone, stopped sending the grapes to the cooperative winery and produced his first vintage in 1988 in the winery he had set up.
The once tiny wine domaine has since grown to 16.5 hectares. Maxime, Philippe’s son, joined the domaine in 2016 after obtaining work experience in Alsace, Burgundy, Canada and South Africa. Deeply attached to his terroir, Maxime brings with him a desire to experiment with methods he learned during his time abroad.
The domaine has been certified organic since 2013 and biodynamic (Demeter) since 2018.