Cornas is a relatively small AC in Northern Rhone.
Wines of Cornas used to be sold to the outside in casks. Auguste Clape is one of the first vintners who started to bottle their own wines. He is also one of the people who fought against development to protect the vineyards in Cornas in 70s.
Their steep vineyards enjoy enough sun light but make it impossible to work with machines. Everything is done by hand. It is a tough job but Auguste Clape's son and grandson take up this family legacy. I truly appreciate the hard work of these people.
The grape is 100% Syrah.
The wine has red color with Garnet hue.
It has aromas of Violet and fresh Sweet Peas and flavors of ripe Berry, Raspberry and Red Cherry. Very red fruit and more pronounced next day.
Tannin is medium high, well integrated.
This wine should be able to be kept longer, but I might like the flavor now.
He wanted to barbecue but I didn't feel like it.
And when it comes to food, he was right as usual.
It was a good pairing, but if we barbecued the meat, it might have been a better pairing.
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