Cornas

Cornas

Domaine de Saint Pierre

Domaine de Saint Pierre

Red Wine

Red Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
This estate is located on the top of the plateau, facing due south, near the little chapel of Saint Pierre.

Soil:
3.9 ha of vineyards on granite bedrock with chalk and silt-laden deposits

Grape Variety:
Syrah.

Age of the vines:
10 to 60 years.

Vinification:
Destemmed, crushed, controlled alcoholic fermentation and temperatures; vatting over 3 to 4 weeks.

Ageing:
12 months in oak barrels, of which 20% are new wood.

Yield:
20 to 25 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Deep ruby colour.
Bouquet:
Spices, red berries and finishing with a liquorice note.
Palate:
Wine for laying down; distinguished, powerful and elegant.

Matching Food and Wine:
Hare à la royale
Venison steak with bilberries, fried with mushrooms
Roast squab with thyme

Serving Temperature:
16 to 18 °.

Best enjoyed within: 
From 5 to 20 years.