Cornas 2023 Le Village - Yves Cuilleron
Origin: vines from three plots (behind Cornas village church, and in the districts of Les Cotes and Reynard). Le Village is not a place but a brand name to identify the cuvée.
Soils: granitic, terraced.
Varieties planted: syrah.
Cultivation: high-density planting (8,000-10,000 vines per hectare). No insecticides or pesticides, few treatments (depending on weather), small amount of organic-only fertiliser, with respect of soil and vine balance. Vigour and yield control, leaf-thinning and green harvesting to promote grape maturation.
Vinification: the grapes are hand-picked; and then sorted, crushed and partially destemmed in the cellar. Fermented in open, temperature-controlled vats for about 3 weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Malolactic-fermented in barriques with native yeasts.
Maturing: 18 months in barriques.
Alcohol content: 13%.
Output: approx. 5,300 bottles.
Style: a mouth-watering, expressive wine with aromas of gorgeously ripe black fruit, spice, and garrigue notes. Ample and charming on the palate, with a powerful spicy finish.
Ageing: can be drunk young, but can also be cellared for up to 10 years.
Food match: beef, duck; medallions of ostrich with shallots and al dente herb-flavoured vegetables.
Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Cornas |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Yves Cuilleron |
| Prix | From 30 to 50 € |
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