Top 100 wines of Cornas - Page 2

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: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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 thai beef curry, lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or roast deer my grandmother's way.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Cornas

On the nose in the region of Cornas often reveals types of flavors of smoke, red fruit or leather and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, tobacco or dark fruit. In the mouth in the region of Cornas is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.