Georges Vernay, Condrieu Les Chaillees de l’Enfer 2019

The 2019 Condrieu Les Chaillees de l’Enfer hails from the mid-slope portion of La Caille, featuring vines dating back to the 1960s and ’70s. This wine elevates the intensity compared to the entry-level Les Terrasses de l’Enfer. Expect rich and ripe flavors of melon and apricot, accompanied by delicate hints of spring flowers and toasted grain. Aged for a year in a combination of foudre and barrique, with 20% new oak, it boasts a medium to full-bodied profile, offering a fleshy and opulent texture. The palate is balanced, culminating in a long and spicy finish.