Domaine LionnetCornas 'Pur Granit'
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 'Pur Granit' from the Domaine Lionnet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cornas 'Pur Granit' of Domaine Lionnet 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 'Pur Granit' of Domaine Lionnet in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices.
Food and wine pairings with Cornas 'Pur Granit'
Pairings that work perfectly with Cornas 'Pur Granit'
Original food and wine pairings with Cornas 'Pur Granit'
The Cornas 'Pur Granit' of Domaine Lionnet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta bolognese, steamed lamb shoulder with cumin and coriander or duck breast with honey and raspberry vinegar.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Lionnet's Cornas 'Pur Granit'.
Discover the grape variety: Dolcetto nero
An Italian variety that is very present in Piedmont, it is also found in Argentina and France, where it is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. Dolcetto nero would be the sweet black one. However, the one we encountered, both at Daumas-Gassac in Aniane in the Hérault and at Pouzols-Minervois in the Aude, does not have the same ampelographic characteristics: the first difference is that the petiolar point and the veins are wine red and not green like those of the douce noire.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cornas 'Pur Granit' from Domaine Lionnet are 2016
Informations about the Domaine Lionnet
The Domaine Lionnet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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.
The word of the wine: Demi-sec
Champagne with between 33 and 50 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
