Winery Thomas DamCornas Chaban
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).
The Cornas Chaban of the Winery Thomas Dam is in the top 50 of wines of Cornas.
Taste structure of the Cornas Chaban from the Winery Thomas Dam
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cornas Chaban of Winery Thomas Dam in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cornas Chaban
Pairings that work perfectly with Cornas Chaban
Original food and wine pairings with Cornas Chaban
The Cornas Chaban of Winery Thomas Dam matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew express, thomas's shoulder of lamb or rabbit with mustard, thyme and cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Thomas Dam's Cornas Chaban.
Discover the grape variety: Verdanel
The Verdanel grape variety is particularly cultivated in the southwestern region of Gaillac, in the Tarn department. This very old white grape variety does not fear either the cold or the heat. Today, it is very rare and almost extinct. The Verdanel is not classified in the Appellations of Controlled Origin. The Verdanel has serrated leaves, almost whole and of a tender green colour. Its conical bunches are filled with medium-sized, slightly ellipsoid fruits. When the berries reach maturity, their greenish-white color turns to golden white. A dry white wine with a low alcohol content is produced from this variety. It also has a low acidity level. This wine goes well with spicy dishes as well as lobster or red mullet.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cornas Chaban from Winery Thomas Dam are 2016, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Thomas Dam
The Winery Thomas Dam is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Primeur
Said of wines from the last vintage and, by extension, wines of the year, fruity and easy-drinking, put on sale on the third Thursday in November. The AOC regulations specify that a wine is said to be primeur if it is bottled before the spring, and nouveau if it is bottled before the following harvest. Beaujolais Nouveau is therefore a vin primeur.
