Georges Vernay, Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer , 2023 SO013026 Chagnoleau Hold until 2027 at minimum

Hold until 2027 at minimum

and black raspberry lead

and Clos du Bourg

brushing up against Beaune

Full-bodied and layered

Georges Vernay, Condrieu Les Chaillees de L'Enfer , 2023 SO013026 Chagnoleau Hold until 2027 at minimumSitting between Terrasses de l'Empire and the flagship Coteau de Vernon in Christine Vernay's hierarchy, Les Chailles de l'Enfer comes from precipitously steep terraced plots in the heart of Condrieu 'enfer' translating to 'hell,' a nod to the punishing terrain. The vines average well over fifty years old, planted on the appellation's signature decomposed granite and biotite, and the wine is fermented and aged in barrel (a portion new) on the lees,