Empreintes

AOP Cornas

Highly concentrated nose of black fruits and spices

Grape varieties: Single Northern Rhône grape variety : Syrah.

Age of the vines: 30 to 40 years

Terroir: Plot selection from different zones of the Cornas areas. Granite soils.

Winemaking: Manual harvest, cooling of the grapes during 12h at 13° C. 75 % destemming, thermoregulated vats. 21 to 28-day vatting at 30° - 32° C. 12-month ageing in casks of 228 liters (25 % new oak).

Tasting: Highly concentrated nose of black fruits and spices. Very powerful mouth with really tight tannins. Very strong and generous but also great delicacy.

Food pairings: Red meat, casserole, grilled meat, game, cheese.

Serving temperature: 18°C

Ageing potential: 10 to 15 years

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