Alain Voge
Cornas Les Vielles Vignes 2023
| Denomination | AOC Cornas |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | Aged in 228-litre barrels for 20 months, with 10% new barrels. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes by Alain Voge is an organic red wine with a structured profile, originating from the prestigious Cornas area in the Rhône Valley. It offers a medium-bodied sip with ripe tannins 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, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vines are located in Cornas, on the right bank of the Rhône, in a unique pedoclimatic setting. The vineyard consists of sixty-year-old vines cultivated organically and trained as bush vines using the gobelet system, 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 territorial identity of this wine.
How it is produced
The winemaking process involves manual harvesting 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 new barrels used to consolidate structural complexity. A one-hour decanting is recommended to appreciate every nuance.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the renowned Rhône region, the majestic Alain Voge Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 celebrates the excellence of local winemaking tradition. This extraordinary organic red wine 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.
Awards
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2023
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2023
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2023
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
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| Name | Alain Voge Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Cornas AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Alain Voge |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the renowned Rhône region, the majestic Alain Voge Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 celebrates the excellence of local winemaking tradition. This extraordinary organic red wine 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. |
| Origin | Cornas, Rhône, France |
| Climate | Altitudine: 200 m s.l.m. Esposizione: Sud-Sud-Est. |
| Cultivation system | Gobelet |
| Harvest | Manual harvesting. Partial destemming with 20% whole grapes. |
| Fermentation | Several weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration in stainless steel vats with punching down and pumping over; maturation in 228-litre barrels for 20 months (10% new). |
| Wine making | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for several weeks in stainless steel vats, with punching down and pumping over twice a day. |
| Aging | Aged in 228-litre barrels for 20 months, with 10% new barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |