Paul Jaboulet Aîné
RED WINE
Cornas “Les Grandes Terrasses” owes its name to the extremely steep terraces supported by small walls overlooking the Rhône Valley.
Appellation:
Cornas
Grape varieties:
100% Syrah
Vines:
Planted from 1988 to 2021
GEOLOGY
The parcels are located on decomposed granite called “gore” on the south-facing slopes of the hill behind the village of Cornas.
VINIFICATION
Hand-picked, sorted, 100% destemmed and crushed. The maceration lasts for 3 to 4 weeks with daily pump overs.
AGEING
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (percentage of new wood varies with vintage).
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Ideal serving temperature is around 16 to 18°C.
FOOD PAIRING
Mushrooms, Barbecues, Cheese, Spicy dishes
TASTING
Full bodied wine with notes of blackberries and licorice.
