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AOC Cornas is a French wine appellation located in the Rhône-Alpes region, on the right bank of the Rhône, some thirty kilometers north of Valence. It is renowned for its dry red wines, made from the Syrah grape variety.
The Cornas vineyard extends over 145 hectares, on steep south-facing slopes. The soils are granitic and schistose, giving the wines a characteristic minerality. The climate is continental, with Mediterranean influences.
Organic farming is booming in the Cornas AOC. By 2023, around 20% of the vineyard's surface area is certified organic, i.e. some 29 hectares.
Organic farming is booming in Cornas.
Syrah is the only grape variety authorized in AOC Cornas. It gives the wines their power, structure and aromas of black fruits and spices.
Red wines from Cornas are made from Syrah.
The red wines of Cornas are characterized by their intense ruby color, their complex nose of black fruit, spice and floral aromas, and their full, fleshy mouthfeel. They are endowed with good acidity and a long finish.
You can discover the Cornas from domaine Gilles Robin and those from domaine François Villard.
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Brise Cailloux is a magnificent Cornas from Domaine du Coulet. Matthieu Barret produces a digestible, complex wine here, with floral, spicy and blood orange notes. Superb!
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Geniale Patronne du domaine du Coulet is a great Cornas. It is a structured wine that develops on very spicy notes. Keep it to discover its terroir expression and texture. Drink within 5 to 15 years.
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Billes Noires du domaine du Coulet is a magnificent Cornas. It's a powerful wine with beautiful balance, aromatic on ripe red fruits, spices and white pepper. The tannic texture is silky and the finish is fresh and mineral. A complex, fine and very fresh wine.
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