Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël)Empreintes Cornas
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 Empreintes Cornas from the Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Empreintes Cornas of Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël) in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
oak, tobacco
leather, earthy
pepper, licorice
cream, cheese
bell pepper
violet
On the nose the Empreintes Cornas of Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël) in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or toasty and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or cedar.
Food and wine pairings with Empreintes Cornas
Pairings that work perfectly with Empreintes Cornas
Original food and wine pairings with Empreintes Cornas
The Empreintes Cornas of Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), shish kebab or rabbit with cider and apples.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël)'s Empreintes Cornas.
Discover the grape variety: Dornfelder
German, intraspecific cross made in 1955 by August Karl Herold (1902-1973) between the helfensteiner and the heroldrebe (more details, click here!). With these same parents he also obtained the hegel. The Dornfelder can be found in Switzerland, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Canada, United States, ... . Virtually unknown in France, we nevertheless recognize a certain interest in it due to its short phenological cycle and the quality of its wines, both rosé and red.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Empreintes Cornas from Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël) are 2004, 2017, 2010, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël)
The Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Cornas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
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