Description
produces, in very limited quantities, one of the Condrieu wines most sought-after by wine lovers and sommeliers: Jacques Vernay’s Vieilles Vignes. Made from Viognier grapes grown on granite soil, this wine is a paragon of delicacy. The fruit is vibrant, and the combination of richness, minerality and delicacy is sumptuous. Those with patience will, in a few years’ time, enjoy an exceptional complexity that will then reveal more earthy and smoky notes. A great wine made for ageing.
The estate
It was in 1997 that Stéphane Ogier joined the family estate, which has been rooted in the hillsides of Ampuis for seven generations. Upon taking over from his father Michel, he chose to work meticulously on his various terroirs in order to reveal the unique character of these places steeped in history.
Over the years, the estate has expanded beyond the village boundaries, driven by a desire to discover and enhance new terroirs. From his experience in Burgundy, Stéphane Ogier retains a taste for elegance and finesse, which has become a hallmark of his wines. Each year, the winemaker takes care to vinify the plots separately, to bring out the best of their potential. The blends are adjusted according to the vintages, each telling a story of its own.
The cuvée
- Estate: Stéphane Ogier
- Appellation: Condrieu
- Cuvée: Jacques Vernay’s old vines
- Alcohol content: 13.3%
- Grape varieties: 100% Viognier
- Terroir: Granitic soils
- Harvest: Hand-picked, sorted in the vineyard
- Vinification: Direct pressing. Fermentation in large-capacity barrels (350l and casks). Native yeasts
- Ageing: 10 months in barrels on fine lees
- Ageing potential: 2 to 10 years
What to eat with a Condrieu Les Vieilles Vignes by Jacques Vernay from Stéphane Ogier?
- Filet mignon with peaches
- Roast monkfish with bacon and thyme butter
- Risotto with warm asparagus
- Braised sweetbreads with citrus caramel
- Strong-flavoured hard or pressed cheeses: Beaufort, Comté, Laguiole, Salers, Manchego or Ossau-Iraty, Gouda
- Desserts: apricot or mirabelle plum tart.
