Where does Cornas wine come from?
Where does Cornas wine come from?
northern Rhône
Cornas is a French wine Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the northern Rhône wine region of France based in Cornas, south of Lyon. It is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône valley and produces only red wine, from the Syrah grape.
Is Cornas northern Rhone?
Like pretty much every other wine appellation in the Northern Rhône, Cornas sits on the steep slopes of the Rhône River. Cornas is one the most southern sections or the Northern Rhône, with only the tiny and relatively unknown Saint-Peray with its interesting sparkling wines to the south.
How long to age Cornas?
Aging is vital. Cornas wines require at least 3 years in the cellar to be approachable. But they taste best after 5-10 years, when they develop a lovely and strong bouquet and perfect balance in flavor.
Where is St Joseph wine from?
Northern Rhône
Saint-Joseph. St Joseph is the second-largest appellation in the Northern Rhône with 50 growers producing wines from over 600 hectares of vineyards. Established in 1956, over 90 percent of the wine is red – made exclusively from the Syrah grape; the whites are typically a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne.
Is Cote du Rhône Syrah?
Sun-drenched Côtes du Rhône vineyards straddle the great Rhône river. In the North, it is bold red Syrah and aromatic white Viognier. In the South, it’s red and rosé blends of up to 21 varieties, led by Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Côtes du Rhône is among the oldest vineyard regions on the planet.
Where is the Rhône region in France?
The Rhône is one of the classic French wine regions. It starts in central France, just south of Lyon, stretching almost to the Mediterranean Sea. The region comprises many storied appellations (defined areas with legally mandated grapes and wine styles) that take their name from communes along the river.
What is Northern Rhône?
The northern Rhône is home to the likes of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Cornas and Condrieu. Hermitage famously allows producers to blend up to 20% Viognier with Syrah, producing some of the world’s most sought-after wines.
Where is the northern Rhône?
The region starts in the north, about 30 kilometers below Lyon in Ampuis and ends in Valance, which is a little more than 90 kilometers south. The entire Northern Rhone Valley is smaller than all of Chateauneuf du Pape!
Where is Saint-Joseph in France?
Réunion
Saint-Joseph is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the extreme south end of the island of Réunion. As such, it features the southernmost point of the European Union.
