Maison Chapoutier
Cornas Saint-Pierre
2020
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Northern Rhone
Appellation
Cornas
Varietal(s)
Syrah
100 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery
Terroir. Nothing but Terroir. “A wine’s quality potential stems from the vine, not the cellar,” says Michel Chapoutier. “The work accomplished while on the vine establishes what the range of potential will be, and the winemaker can then work within that range but never exceed it. In other words, our job is to realize that potential, not to create it.” A simple philosophy According to Michel, terroir is defined as “the confluence of soil, climate, and human talent.” The fact that...
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Tasting notes
Deep purple color with garnet highlights; aromas of black fruit, spices, and smoky notes; powerful on the palate, with pronounced yet elegant tannins, lovely freshness, and a long, lingering finish.
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