Top 100 wines of Cornas
Discover the top 100 best wines of Cornas of Rhône septentrional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Cornas and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Cornas
The wine region of Cornas is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Thierry Allemand or the Domaine Thierry Allemand produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cornas are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cornas often reveals types of flavors of earthy, cream or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of perfume, sour cherry or lavender.
In the mouth of Cornas is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 96 estates and châteaux in the of Cornas, producing 178 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cornas go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Discover the grape variety: Carla
Intraspecific crossing between the Cardinal and the Alphonse Lavallée obtained in 1958, variety registered in 1989 in the Official Catalogue of table grape varieties list A1.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Cornas
wines from the region of Cornas go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of vegetable noddles, lamb tagine with broad beans or duck breast with orange sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Cornas
On the nose in the region of Cornas often reveals types of flavors of earthy, cream or juniper and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, perfume or sour cherry. In the mouth in the region of Cornas is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
News from the vineyard of Cornas
Walls: Get to know the 20 lieux-dits of Hermitage
Not so long ago, most Hermitage was a blend of different vineyards from across the hill. However, since the 1990s we’ve seen an increasing range of single-vineyard wines being made. Getting a handle on the most important sites will help guide you to a style you enjoy, and even if you prefer blended wines, becoming familiar with the individual Hermitage lieux-dits will enrich your drinking experience. Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for seven wines from Hermitage lie ...
Walls: top northern Rhône reds under £30
In preparation for this column I tasted 46 reds in total, and – taking both quality and value into account – I can recommend 33 of them. Overall, the reds were less consistent than the whites, and although the lows were lower, the highs were higher. This tasting confirmed that it’s still possible to buy genuinely excellent northern Rhône reds for under £30 in the UK. That being said, it’s virtually impossible to find any Cornas, Côte-Rôtie or Hermitage for under £30 a bottle these days, but ther ...
Rhône 2020: best-value wines
In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...