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Domaine Courbis Les Eygats Cornas 2021
Domaine Courbis Les Eygats Cornas 2021
- Grapes Syrah 100%
- Country France
- Region Rhone Cornas
- Abv 14.5 %
- Body Value: E (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 0.8
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/No
Milk/Eggs: No/Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker: Laurent Courbis
- Closure Natural Cork
- A stunning and aromatic wine, with notes of red fruit and Morello cherry complemented by elegant oaked spice. This classic Cornas has a round, textured palate enveloped in luscious deep black cherry flavours. It is a wine of great finesse with a long, exquisite finish.
The grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed and lightly pressed. Vinification occurred in closed stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of between 30 and 32°C. The maceration process lasted 12 to 15 days until the desired levels of colour and flavour were extracted. The wine was then transferred to vats (50%) and French oak barrels (50%) of which 25% were new. The wine underwent malolactic conversion and was bottled in oak after 18 months of ageing.
This classic Cornas has a round, textured palate enveloped in luscious deep black cherry flavours, subtle spice, and delicate oak notes. It is a wine of great finesse with a long, exquisite finish.
Price | £285.17 |
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Country | France |
Brand | Domaine Courbis |
Vintage | 2021 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | Situated on the right bank of the river Rhone, not far from the city of Valence, the site of Cornas combines the factors of a 'Grand Terroir'. This one-hectare Cornas La Sabarotte vineyard is situated at 70 metres above sea level and is considered among the best sites of the appellation. It has ancient, low-yielding vines, mostly planted in 1947 (some are even older). The soil is a thin decomposed granite-limestone layer over solid granite rock, which has poor fertility and is free draining, encouraging the vine to develop strong root systems. The site is perfectly orientated to the south-east, optimising the sun's influence on the ripening vines. |
Keywords | Courbis , Rhone, French Red Wine |