M. Chapoutier ‘Les Arenes’ , Cornas 2017

Syrah 100%

14-16 months in barrels. 80% of the wine goes into oak barrels (100% French). The remaining 20% are aged in concrete tanks

Part of the vineyard is located on decomposing granite, known locally as “gore”, the other is on alluvial clay-limestone soil. This kind of soil produces powerful, meaty wines with good tannin. This type of granite also gives the wine power and a nice taut acidity.

Appearance:
intense red colour with purple lights.

Nose:
very ripe fruits, raspberry and blackcurrant jams.

Palate:
blackberries, spices, morello cherry. Dense and tight tannins with a great persistency in mouth.