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 beef mironton, rice with paprika and merguez or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Lionnet's Cornas 'Pur Granit'.
Discover the grape variety: Petite Sirah
Powerful, intensely coloured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with concentrated aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), black cherry, dark chocolate, black pepper, spices, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Confirmed star of great Californian (Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles) and Australian reds. American synonym for French durif, a hybrid created in 1880 by François Durif (syrah × peloursin).
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
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: Heida
See savagnin.
