Cornas Les Arenes

Wine information: 100% Syrah. On the right bank of the Rhône, this vineyard is situated around the village of Cornas, on slopes adjacent to the vineyards of Saint Joseph. Part of the vineyard is on decomposed granite, locally known of as “gore”, the other part is on chalky-calcareous soils. It is hand harvested. Vinification is carried out in the traditional way, in open wooden vats, with two daily treadings. Fermentation lasts about 10 days and is followed by a 10 to 15 day maceration period. It is then aged in oak casks after the malolactic fermentation. “Potentially outstanding is the 2005 Cornas Les Arenes. Notes of figs, blackberries, smoke, and some pepper jump from the glass of this dense ruby/purple-colored wine. It is broad, medium to full-bodied, rich, attractive, and pure. This wine will probably tighten up, and require 2-4 years of cellaring before consumption.” Winepages.com, 7 July 2007

 
     

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