Domaine de VallouitCornas
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Cornas
Pairings that work perfectly with Cornas
Original food and wine pairings with Cornas
The Cornas of Domaine de Vallouit matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, greek-style shepherd's pie or autumn duck aiguillette.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Vallouit's Cornas.
Discover the grape variety: Cariñera
Aromatic and structured whites with a pale golden colour, an ample palate, and signature aromas of white flowers, white-fleshed fruits (pear, apple) and fresh Mediterranean notes. Also used in sparkling bases (Cava). Grown in small quantities in Catalonia and Spanish Roussillon, often blended in Cava DO and Penedès whites. White-berried mutation of Cariñena (Carignan), a historic Spanish Mediterranean variety.
Informations about the Domaine de Vallouit
The Domaine de Vallouit is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 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: Cooked wine
In Provence, wine made from must cooked and reduced over a wood fire, traditionally consumed at Christmas time with the thirteen desserts.
