Cornas

Cornas

Les Grandes Terrasses

Les Grandes Terrasses

Red Wine

Red Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
Cornas “Les Grandes Terrasses” owes its name to the extremely steep terraces supported by small walls overlooking the Rhône Valley.

Soil:
The estate is located on decomposed granite called “gore”.

Grape Variety:
Syrah.

Age of the vines:
10 to 60 years.

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

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

Yield:
30 to 35 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Deep ruby with a violet hue.
Bouquet:
Red and black fruits, spices and a touch of liquorice.
Palate:
Tannic and full-bodied.

Matching Food and Wine:
Jugged hare with fresh pasta
Mallard Suprême with pears
Veal kidneys with marrow

Serving Temperature:
16° to 18°.

Best enjoyed within: 
From 5 to 15 years.