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A small red wine appellation at the southern end of the northern Rhône. Cornas lies on the west bank of the Rhône river between St. Joseph and the even more obscure St. Peray.

The Cornas appellation has 250 acres planted 100% with read more...Syrah. It is seen as undervalued since its wines are more consistent that those of its neighbor St. Joseph. Cornas's reds were renowned from the era of Charlemagne until the 18th century, when the area fell into decline. Today, there is a quality revolution at hand as Cornas, originally a long-lived wine that required serious bottle aging, is now more luscious and approachable young.

The sun-baked steeply terraced south-facing granite slopes produce deep full-bodied wines with both authority and power, but not the finesse of Hermitage or Côte Rôtie. While Jean Luc Colombo champions new oak and destemming, the venerable Auguste Clape is the standardbearer of tradition. The best slopes, like Les Renards in the south, are sheltered from cold north winds (the Mistral) and form an east-facing amphitheatre that leads to early-ripening.    (hide)

taraine reviewed Robert Michel Cornas la Geynale 2000:

November 2009

taraine

Very tobacco-y on the nose. The first sip was a big surprise - huge fruit! Ripe cherries and apples with a hint black berry. The tobacco nose follows through, providing a very nice balance to the giant fruit. Excellent...

Robert Michel Cornas la Geynale 2000

Starting at $53^.38 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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bassetjj reviewed Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas les Ruchets 2006:

November 2009

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Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas les Ruchets 2006

Starting at $94^.59 Snoothrank: 4/5

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cookypuss1 reviewed Domaine Thierry Allemand Cornas Cuvee les Chaillots 2001:

October 2009

cookypuss1

Very nice wine. Opened up nicely after a lengthy decant. Huge dark purple fruit, with an interesting eucalyptus hint on the nose.

Domaine Thierry Allemand Cornas Cuvee les Chaillots 2001

Starting at $39^.50 Snoothrank: 4/5

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cookypuss1 reviewed Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 2004:

October 2009

cookypuss1

Huge, meaty wine. Dark purple fruit core, great structure. Needed 2+ hours in the decanter before it started showing itself.

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 2004

Starting at $49^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: Chateauneuf-du-pape recommendations

September 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

Ok, so back to work eh? --Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois - not ... this --Paul Jaboulet Aine Cornas Domaine de St. Pierre- I haven't tried this for quite a few years. Jaboulet, along with Delas, used to...

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dmcker wrote in the forum topic: Chateauneuf-du-pape recommendations

September 2009

dmcker

Branching out a bit further, can I ask for some opinions, Greg, on more ... --Paul Jaboulet Aine Cornas Domaine de St. Pierre Finally, ran across another attractive-looking 2007 Cotes du Rhone, for just under $20:...

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Botafogo reviewed Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 1995:

September 2009

Botafogo

Drunk sept 09. High acidity, green olives, roasted coffee, harsh finish, medium body my notes would be 89/100

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 1995

Snoothrank: 4/5

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po54 wrote in the forum topic: Who have travelled in France south-west area ?

August 2009

po54

I tasted this summer a 2008 chardonnay from my area which spent 6 months in ... Crozes, Côte-Rotie, Cornas, Sablet, Rasteau... At Vinexpo 2009 in Bordeaux, I stopped at the Côtes du Rhône booth and had a degustation of...

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The Gourmet Bachelor wrote in the forum topic: 1990 Hermitage, 1976 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1962 Vouvray - Aureole, Las Vegas

July 2009

The Gourmet Bachelor

I'm Chad Carns, author of The Gourmet Bachelor - Global Flavor, Local ... Rhone, France Red: Syrah 7 Cornas, Auguste Clape 2004 Dirt, Stem, Raspberry, Sea Mist 7 Cornas, Alain Voge, "Cuvee Vieilles Fontaines" 1999 7...

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Rhone Guzzler wrote in the forum topic: Where is the most beautiful wine region in the world?

June 2009

Rhone Guzzler

Vinsobres (Rhone region) !http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3369371234_b822061b57.jpg?v=0! Cornas (Rhone region) !http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3368481761_49f38e8b2d.jpg?v=0! Mosel region near Cochem in Germany...

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RBoulanger modified this page:

Jan 23

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RBoulanger modified this page:

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