Cave de TainCornas Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Cornas Rouge from the Cave de Tain
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cornas Rouge of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cornas Rouge of Cave de Tain in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of tobacco, dark chocolate or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, cheese or dark fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cornas Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Cornas Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Cornas Rouge
The Cornas Rouge of Cave de Tain matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, mediterranean lamb necklace or turkey osso buco.
Details and technical informations about Cave de Tain's Cornas Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Syrah
Structured, elegant reds with deep colour, firm tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, smoked meat, black olive and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and pillar of GSM blends in the south (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Widely exported to Australia as Shiraz (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Cross of dureza × mondeuse blanche.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cornas Rouge from Cave de Tain are 2012, 2006, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Cave de Tain
The Cave de Tain is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 219 wines for sale in the of Cornas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cornas
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Dame-jeanne
Large bottle or wicker-clad carboy used to transport wine and store old spirits before blending.
