Alain Voge Cornas Les Chailles 2018 750ml

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750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Cornas

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2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2012

Rated 95 by Jeb Dunnuck

Moving to the two Cornas I was able to taste from this report, the 2018 Cornas Les Chailles comes from a mix of lieux-dits, including Combe, Les Saveaux, Cayret, Les Mazards, Chaillot, and Chapuzes. It was all destemmed and brought up in used barrels. Offering gorgeous notes of black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, game, lavender, and pepper, this is pure Cornas goodness on both the nose and palate. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with bright acidity, this complex, layered, beautifully balanced Cornas can be enjoyed any time over the coming 15-20 years. Count me impressed. ... More details

Alain Voge Cornas Les Chailles 2018 750ml

Rated 95 by Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 94 by Vinous Media

Bright purple. Smoke- and spice-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice and pungent flowers pick up a floral nuance as the wine opens up. Plush cassis and blackberry flavors are braced by a spine of juicy acidity, and a cracked pepper flourish adds spicy cut to the back half. Becomes sweeter with air and features a hint of cola on the long, smoky finish, which features harmonious tannins and lingering florality.

Rated 93 by Wine Spectator

Very racy, focused version with a bright violet note leading the way for damson plum and red cherry coulis notes. Light white pepper and chalk hints emerge on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2033. 1,385 cases made, 100 cases imported.

Rated 92 by Decanter

Subtle herbal notes underpin the raspberry and blackberry aromas. Soft, velvety, seductive and easy to enjoy. The acidity, alcohol and oak are all in place and in good harmony. A fresh and well-made expression of 2018 Cornas, this is well-balanced. Tannins are quite tempered and gentle for a Cornas, making for a satisfying early-drinking style. Vines with an average age of 40 years grown at the foot of the slope in lieux-dits Combe, Les Saveaux, Cayret, Les Mazards, Chaillot and Chapuzes. All destemmed, fermented in stainless steel then matured in barriques, with no new oak.

Rated 92 by Wine Advocate

A blend of several different parcels matured in older barrels, the 2018 Cornas les Chailles impresses for its distinct scents of crushed stone, red plums and red raspberries. Full-bodied and concentrated, it's nevertheless fresh and red fruited, with fine-grained tannins, a relatively open, generous feel and a gently tannic, softly dusty finish. It should drink well for at least another decade and possibly even improve over much of that time.

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Alain Voge Cornas Les Chailles 2018 750ml

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Rated 95 by Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 94 by Vinous Media

Rated 93 by Wine Spectator

Rated 92 by Decanter

Rated 92 by Wine Advocate

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size

750ml

country

France

region

Rhone Valley

appellation

Cornas

Additional vintages

2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2012

Overview

Varietal: Syrah

There continues to be much debate surrounding the name of the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, with many experts still quite unsure which came first. Indeed, even the origins of this varietal are more or less unknown, despite it being most commonly associated with the Rhone Valley of France, and New World countries, most notably Australia. However, its popularity and unique characteristics have seen it planted all over the world, where it continues to impress with its powerful flavors and wonderfully spicy notes of pepper and clove. Shiraz/Syrah wines are renowned also for their versatility, and are regularly used in single variety still and sparkling wines, as well as blended and oak aged wines which demonstrate its ability to express its terroir and secondary flavors very well.

Region: Rhone Valley

There are few wine regions in the world with a history as long and illustrious as that of the Rhone Valley in France. For over two thousand years, wines have been produced in this region, benefited by the excellent, mineral-rich soils of the region, and the varied climate which allows a wide range of grape varietals to grow. The Rhone Valley is now split into two quite separate regions, with the north part being characterized by its cooler, continental climate and the limited number of grape varietals grown, and the southern sub-region being perfect for growing a wide range of grapes, and producing an exciting number of different wine styles. The Rhone Valley is associated with elegant, flavorful wines, and certain grape varietals such as Viognier and Syrah, which are adept at expressing the finer features of their terroir.

Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

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