Discover the top 100 best red wines of Cornas of Rhône septentrional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Cornas and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Smallest cru of the northern Rhône right bank (AOC 1938): signature Syrah exclusively as ruling red (100% mandatory) — deep black robe with intense aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), violet, spice, pepper and liquorice, rich and powerful texture, firm tannins evolving to a liquorice finish, decade-long ageing ≥15 years. East-southeast amphitheatre slopes on granite "gores" (sandy clays), Massif Central, optimal exposure.
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
red 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 veal shank with mushrooms, pizza queen with merguez or rabbit with leeks.
On the nose in the region of Cornas often reveals types of flavors of smoke, minerality or pepper and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth in the region of Cornas is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
