{"product_id":"alain-voge-cornas-les-vieilles-vignes-2023","title":"Alain Voge Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornas Les Vieilles Vignes by Alain Voge is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with a structured profile, originating from the prestigious Cornas area in the Rhône Valley. It offers a medium-bodied sip with \u003cstrong\u003eripe tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that provide a smooth texture on the palate. On the nose, clear notes of blackberry and blueberry emerge, enhanced by hints of violet, graphite, and scorched earth. The finish is deep and persistent, making it ideal to pair with red meat dishes, \u003cstrong\u003egame, and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines are located in Cornas, on the right bank of the Rhône, in a unique pedoclimatic setting. The vineyard consists of \u003cstrong\u003esixty-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated organically and trained as bush vines using the \u003cstrong\u003egobelet system\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pruning method that ensures balanced ripening and exceptional concentration. The plots, situated at an altitude of two hundred metres with south and south-east exposure, benefit from a microclimate perfect for enhancing the \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial identity\u003c\/strong\u003e of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking process involves \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e and partial destemming, leaving some whole bunches to enrich the aromatic profile. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, followed by a slow maceration in steel vats with regular punch-downs and pump-overs. Ageing lasts twenty months in barrels, with a small percentage of \u003cstrong\u003enew barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e used to consolidate structural complexity. A \u003cstrong\u003eone-hour decanting\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to appreciate every nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the renowned Rhône region, the majestic \u003cstrong\u003eAlain Voge Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates the excellence of local winemaking tradition. This extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003eorganic red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced from sixty-year-old bush-trained vines, which impart a profound aromatic concentration. Among its interesting facts, the wine boasts prestigious accolades: it has been awarded 95 points by Decanter, 93 by Vinous, and 93 by Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alain Voge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46460754886827,"sku":"61254","price":91.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/alain-voge-cornas-les-vieilles-vignes-2023_61254_1_a0a1a1f1-56bd-4c16-8afa-51e4f4fdb30b.webp?v=1779978126","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/alain-voge-cornas-les-vieilles-vignes-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}