Cornas AOP

Tunnel/Stéphane Robert - Cornas 2021 – Sku: 434121 – 14
Domaine du Tunnel
2021
Cornas AOP
€49.00
Tunnel/Stéphane Robert - Cornas 2020 – Sku: 4341 – 5
Domaine du Tunnel
2020
Cornas AOP
€49.00
Franck Balthazar - Cornas Cuvée Casimir Balthazar 2021 – Sku: 437021 – 6
Franck Balthazar
2021
Cornas AOP
€59.00
94/100 RVF
Tunnel/Stéphane Robert - Cornas Vin Noir 2021 – Sku: 434521 – 17
Domaine du Tunnel
2021
Cornas AOP
€69.00
Franck Balthazar - Cornas sans soufre ajouté 2021 – Sku: 435921 – 18
Franck Balthazar
2021
Cornas AOP
€75.00
CLUB AVANTAGE
Franck Balthazar - Cornas Chaillot 2021 – Sku: 437121 – 6
Franck Balthazar
2021
Cornas AOP
€79.00
Franck Balthazar - Cornas sans soufre ajouté 2020 – Sku: 435920 – 6
Franck Balthazar
2020
Cornas AOP
€79.00
Vincent Paris - Magnum Cornas Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes 2021 – Sku: 435621 – 4
Vincent Paris
2021
Cornas AOP
€79.00
94/100 RVF
Tunnel/Stéphane Robert - Cornas Vin Noir 2020 – Sku: 4345 – 5
Domaine du Tunnel
2020
Cornas AOP
€79.00
CLUB AVANTAGE
Franck Balthazar - Cornas Chaillot 2020 – Sku: 437120 – 4
Franck Balthazar
2020
Cornas AOP
€89.00
EN RUPTURE
COUP DE COEUR
Vincent Paris - Cornas Granit 30 en 2022 – Sku: 433322
Vincent Paris
2022
Cornas AOP
€26.90
EN RUPTURE
COUP DE COEUR
Guillaume Gilles - Cornas Nouvelle R 2020 – Sku: 433920
Guillaume Gilles
2020
Cornas AOP
€37.00
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Cornas, a powerful wine of the Rhône valley

Opposite Valence, on the right bank of the Rhône, the vineyard of Cornas and its famous red wines take place between the no less prestigious appellations of Saint-Péray to the south and Saint-Joseph to the north. As in the rest of the northern Rhône valley, Syrah reigns, the king grape variety which offers all its power here. Appreciated by the illustrious Charlemagne, Saint-Louis and Louis XV, to name but a few, Cornas has lost none of its royal aura, a glorious past which has contributed to making this appellation one of the great wines of the Rhône.

General presentation of the appellation

It is in the Ardèche, opposite Valence, that the 110 hectares of this small appellation area are spread out. The wine is produced in the commune that gave it its name: Cornas. On the right bank of the Rhône, the hillsides are particularly steep and form a natural amphitheatre with granite terraces facing south-south-east. This means that the climatic conditions are favourable to the cultivation of the vine. Moreover, in Celtic, Cornas means "burnt earth". Other regions bear this unique exposure in their name, the Côte-Rôtie in the lead, an appellation in the very north of the Rhone Valley vineyard.

Only Syrah is allowed here, a grape variety which gives all its character to Cornas, a robust and powerful wine with a colour so dark that it is almost black. As in Côte-Rôtie, Cornas is produced exclusively from red wine.

Characteristics of Cornas

Cornas is a wine that is readily defined as full-bodied and powerful. Made from a single grape variety, Syrah, it is sometimes called "black wine" because of its dark colour.

The colour of Cornas is a very dark red, with violet reflections that can become amber with age. On the nose, the wine is reminiscent of spices and black fruits such as blackcurrant. The palate is round with firm, but coated tannins. One finds all the warmth and power of the Syrah.

With age, the wine tends to soften. Notes of truffle, amber and liquorice can be found, as well as hints of cooked fruit and even leather and tobacco.

It is a wine which, moreover, has a good ageing potential, generally more than ten years. A few years in the cellar, from 5 to 20 years, allow this fruity and spicy wine to reveal its potential.

How to enjoy a Cornas

This red wine from the northern Rhône valley can be enjoyed throughout the meal, from the aperitif to the cheese, and even to dessert. Cornas goes well with red meats such as grilled beef or with game, such as a slab of venison. It is usually served at a temperature of between 15 and 16°.

Cornas also goes well with strong cheeses such as Ossau Iraty and Bleu des Causses. For those with a sweet tooth, cornas can also be enjoyed with dark chocolate.

Laissez-vous tenter... par les autres appellations !

Le vignoble

Auguste Clape

Domaine du Tunnel

Stéphane Robert of the Domaine du Tunnel is asserting himself vintage after vintage as the revival of Cornas and Saint-Péray with wines of a modern style, with a fine, suave and very precise mouthfeel.

Franck Balthazar

Guillaume Gilles

Les Bruyères

The Domaine des Bruyères is located in the heart of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation on a terroir of detrital pebbles.

Vincent Paris

Cornas is an appellation that is curiously less recognised than its prestigious neighbours Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, yet it has nothing to envy them. You only have to go there to discover the striking landscape of the Cornas hillside, with its steep, terraced Syrah vines. It is easy to understand the quality that some estates can achieve here, given the quality of the terroir and the exposure.