Temenos 2017
Rhône Valley - Cornas

Ratings
Tasting notes
Appearance:
deep black hue flecked with purple.
Nose:
reductive nose with notes of graphite, black fruit jelly and laurel, complemented by hints of cedar and fig leaves.
Palate:
broad on entry, then big on the mid-palate with velvety tannins. Shows nice balance between freshness and power with an aromatic range dominated by spices, nice ripe black fruit and sooty notes.
Sommelier's advice: Recommended food pairing: skewers of beefs and vegetables marinated in pesto. Serving temperature: 18°C.
Grape variety/varieties:
Syrah.
Harvest:
By hand.
Soil:
Decomposed granite known locally as “gore”. Within the different parts of the appellation: Les Reynards (south-facing granite slopes bringing maturity and minerality), Mazard (east-facing slope bringing body and volume) and Saint-Pierre (high-lying area bringing freshness and complexity).
Vinification:
Traditional vinification, destemmed grapes. 10 days fermentation in unlined concrete tanks. Maceration lasts 4-5 weeks.
Ageing:
Malolactic fermentation in Burgundy barrels (20% new). 16-18 months’ ageing.
Alcohol content:
14