Cornas Pur Noir Tunnel (Domaine du) 2018
13.5%
2.25L
Intensity
A great wine for keeping, this cuvée produced in small quantities, benefits from being kept for several years in the cellar. Harmonious, powerful and well-balanced it is a fine example of its Cornas appellation.
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Cornas Pur Noir Tunnel (Domaine du) 2018
The wine
This low-yield cuvée comes from century-old vines and unfurls notes of black fruit, small berries and sweet spices like cinnamon. Perfectly balanced, it has a tannic structure which gives it a certain power, balanced by wonderful minerality. A great wine for keeping, this wine requires a few years to blossom.
About the Producer Tunnel
Stéphane Robert and his wife Sandrine established their property in 1994. It takes its name from the stone tunnel running beneath the land. The 9-hectare vineyard spans three appellations: Saint Péray, Saint Joseph and Cornas. Stéphane has made a name for himself in the region, and makes wines that are ideal for ageing. The couple practices sustainable viticulture, working all their land manually or with a horse where the terrain permits this. The steepest plots are ploughed with the help of a winch. The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted in situ.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level 9 NormalObservations 3 Wax capsules, 6 NormalOrigin: private individual
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Cornas
Owner: Tunnel (Domaine du)
Vintage: 2018
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 11 hectares
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: spice
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
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