Johann Michel Cornas 2021
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- TASTING NOTE: "Bright and intense both in colour and in aroma. Hyper-fresh, searching berry fruits, this is electric. Rounded, with plump berry fruits that are concentrated and fresh. The tannins are intense too, grippy and strict on the long finish. This is almost painful to taste at this stage but should be excellent in time. Vines with an average of 35 years of age, from lieux-dits Saveaux, Patou and Les Côtes, all destemmed and then aged in two- to five-year-old demi-muids. (Drink between 2030-2045)" 96 Points - Matt Walls, Decanter .
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Cornas is one of the smallest appellations in all of France and is known for its earthy Syrah - the only grape that can be grown on the steep sand, granite, and limestone slopes of the west side of the Rhône River. Because of this verticality, machinery cannot be used, so the 40-year-old vines are tended to by hand. The ‘Lutte Raisonnée’ method is mostly organic, but un-certified, and sometimes engages the use of synthetic chemicals. He does incorporate some biodynamic practices, such as using a cooper treatment on the vines. Johann works to keep his yields low (of which the region is already notoriously low at 33 hl/ha), resulting in intensely concentrated grapes to wines that are a true expression of this powerful terroir. His 100% whole bunch wines are aged in demi-muid barrels for around 15 months and bottled unfined but lightly filtered. Halle Aux Vins
- COUNTRY: France
- REGION: Rhône Valley
- SUBREGION: Cornas
- VARIETAL: Syrah
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Johann Michel
- CLASSIFICATION: Organic Farming
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 14.5%
- SIZE: 750ml
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