Les Cornas du Domaine![]() Les Ruchets - 2007PRODUCTION AREA: Granite areas on the steep slopes of the right bank of the Rhône. GRAPE VARIETIES : 100% Syrah from very old vines (90+ years). VINFICATION: All work in the vineyards is done manually. Grapes are de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks after a long maceration of 30 days. The wine is then aged for 18 months, 70% in new oak and 30% in one-year-old oak barrels. TASTING NOTES : Inky black color. The nose is complex with both floral and fruity flavors. On the palate, flavors of black fruit, blackcurrants and herbs dominate, accented by a touch of vanilla. A solid, concentrated wine that will continue to evolve for at least two decades.
Pairing
This wine will match perfectly with steak and most game meats.
Awards
92 points, Wine Spectator
92-94 points, International Wine Cellar 2005
91 points, Wine Advocate
93 points, Wine Spectator Insider
90-93 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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