Presentation
The vintage
Understanding and succeeding this vintage required, indeed, presence in the Vineyard, careful work, a certain patience, and even, clearly, a genuine expertise…
Despite being described as “Great” by some Vignerons, its considerable heterogeneity, depending on the sectors, requires us to take a certain measure...
Shaped by very finkle spring weather conditions, this very demanding and singular vintage will remain engraved in winegrowers memories.
Cryptogamic pressure during the vegetative cycle was such that even the most hardened Vignerons were not necessarily rewarded for their painstaking, even relentless work in their vineyards. Damages on leaves and bunches vary... but Grenache yields are historically low, mainly due to the mildiou and the resulting severe sorting. Fortunately, the non-deleterious summer heat, combined with the “King Mistral”, enabled us to approach the harvest in slightly more serene conditions.
Thermal amplitudes in September were well marked and appreciated. However, phenolic ripeness were slow and not always achieved. Unfortunately, too many wines show a certain tannin and phenolic unbalance. Only patient Vigneron with “healthy” vineyards, willing to harvest late and sort, were able to pick grapes of highest quality. Successful wines will be rare this year!
Despite being described as “Great” by some Vignerons, its considerable heterogeneity, depending on the sectors, requires us to take a certain measure...
Shaped by very finkle spring weather conditions, this very demanding and singular vintage will remain engraved in winegrowers memories.
Cryptogamic pressure during the vegetative cycle was such that even the most hardened Vignerons were not necessarily rewarded for their painstaking, even relentless work in their vineyards. Damages on leaves and bunches vary... but Grenache yields are historically low, mainly due to the mildiou and the resulting severe sorting. Fortunately, the non-deleterious summer heat, combined with the “King Mistral”, enabled us to approach the harvest in slightly more serene conditions.
Thermal amplitudes in September were well marked and appreciated. However, phenolic ripeness were slow and not always achieved. Unfortunately, too many wines show a certain tannin and phenolic unbalance. Only patient Vigneron with “healthy” vineyards, willing to harvest late and sort, were able to pick grapes of highest quality. Successful wines will be rare this year!
Terroir
Les Savaux, Les Chaillots, Bas de Coteaux Patou
Ageing
12 months in new and one year barrels. Then 12 months in foudre - Tronçais et Allier
Winemaking
1/2 not destemmed
Varietal
Syrah, Serine : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % vol.
Bottling : No fining, no filtration
Age of vines : 60 to 100 years old
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Reviews
"Plus lacté, avec une note de caramel, le comas dévoile une matière tout en volume et sans la moindre aspérité tannique. Ce vin s'appuie sur un élevage qui s'estompera dans le temps grâce à un fruit plein et dense. Patience."
"Coming from a mix of the Les Savaux, Les Chaillots, and Patou lieux-dits, the 2023 Cornas is all Serine clone and was partially destemmed before being aged 24 months in a mix of new and recent barrels as well as foudre. Juicy black and blue fruits, fig leaf, pepper, and scorched earth notes (there's almost a Hermitage-like burning ember character) all define the aromatics, and it's a ripe, big, fleshy Cornas with ample mid-palate depth, terrific purity of fruit, ripe yet firm underlying tannins, and outstanding length. It's a serious wine that offers pleasure today due to its wealth of fruit yet has the depth and structure to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and cruise over the following 10-15 years."
