The Finest Condrieus, A Fine Wine Napoleon Cellar Dinner, 22nd June

The great Domaine Georges Vernay in the Northern Rhône is famous for its pure, restrained expressions of old Viognier vines in three cuvées of Condrieu, and has done much to keep this tiny appellation on the map. Tonight, in the company of special guests Christine Vernay, daughter of Georges, and her husband Paul Ansellem, you will have the opportunity to compare these three exquisite cuvées from the 2010 vintage, as well as try an older example of each to see how magnificently Viognier can age. A fabulous four-course menu exploring Condrieu’s food and wine matching potential with an Asian-inspired dish, a shellfish course and a creamy poultry main will finish with cheese and the chance to enjoy Vernay’s other Northern Rhône treasure, their 100% Syrah Maison Rouge Côte-Rôtie from 2007 and 1997.

Wines to be tasted:

Champagne Pierre Peters, Cuvée de Réserve, Grand Cru
2010 Condrieu, Terrasses de l'Empire
2010 Condrieu, Coteau de Vernon
2010 Condrieu, Les Chaillées de l’Enfer
2007 Condrieu, Terrasses de l’Empire
2005 Condrieu, Coteau de Vernon
2001 Condrieu, Les Chaillées de l’Enfer
2007 Côte-Rôtie, Maison Rouge
1997 Côte-Rôtie, Maison Rouge