Maison Vidal-Fleury

Cornas

Red
The Cornas vineyard has existed since the Antiquity. The Romans started to cultivate vines on terraces, supported by the « chaillées » (small walls). The first written proof of the existence of the Cornas vineyard was at the 10th century, when a monk refered to the Church of Cornas as being « surrounded by vines » . Then, in 1763, another writing mentions the « strong Cornas wine ». Actually, Cornas produces one of the most robust French wines. In the Cetic language, Cornas means « Burnt Earth ».
Cornas - Vidal-Fleury - Rouge

Appellation

  • Appellation created in 1938
  • 100 % red wines
  • 150 hectares
  • 4 918 hl /year
  • 1,2 million bottles
  • Average yield 33 hl/hectare
  • 33 % of the production exported
  • Dry wines

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Syrah 100%.

Terroir & Climat

Steep slopes facing South and East-South, creating a natural amphiteatre which protects the vines from the cold wind. Soils are mostly from granite.

Average age of vines

35 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

Traditional harvest and careful grape selection. A long maceration, lasting about 3 weeks, with lot of grape stomping (« pigeage ») in tanks.

Ageing

On lees during 3 months, then ageing for at least 2 years in barrels. Bottle ageing for another 4 months before expedition.

Yearly production

2 500 bottles

Tasting notes

Visual

Dark red.

Nose

Complex and harmonious combining plum, blackberry, violet and animal notes.

Palate

Full bodied wine, ripen and dense tannins, with red fruits, nutmeg aromas. Long finish.

Overall

Rich and structured wine but with fruit-driven aromas.

Service

Drinking window

Drink / Keep

Ageing potential

Up to 15 years.

Service temperature

18°C

Food pairings

Grilled red meat, games, cold cuts

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