In the glass
Aroma: fresh apricot, peach, white flowers, ginger, light citrus
Palate: vibrant stone fruit, creamy texture, lighter mineral, clean floral finish
Vernay's entry-level Condrieu, showing the appellation's characteristic apricot and floral freshness in a more accessible and earlier-drinking style than Coteau de Vernon.
What it pairs with
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Grilled scallops with saffron
The wine's floral and stone-fruit character pairs with saffron-scented scallops. -
Chicken with apricots
The wine's apricot notes find a natural food mirror in fruit-braised poultry. -
Spiced courgette fritters
The wine's weight and floral aromatics balance fried vegetable dishes.
History
The Terrasses de l'Empire represents Vernay's more approachable Condrieu, sourced from the lower terraced parcels of the domaine. It provides an entry into the appellation style without the concentration of Coteau de Vernon.
- 1985 — First vintage of Terrasses de l'Empire as the estate entry Condrieu
Facts
- Producer
- Georges Vernay
- Grapes
- Viognier (100%)
- Classification
- Condrieu AOC
- Oak
- 7 months in used French oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 50-75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Organic
- ECOCERT