Les Arènes 2022
Rhône Valley - Cornas

Dégustation
Oeil :
intense red colour with purple lights.
Nez :
very ripe fruits, raspberry and blackcurrant jams.
Bouche :
blackberries, spices, morello cherry. Dense and tight tannins with a great persistency in mouth.
Les conseils du Sommelier : "Les Arènes" is a beautiful example of the Cornas appellation.
Recommended food pairing: Beef entrecôte with chimichurri and sunny vegetable crumble.
Serving temperature: 15-17°C.
Recommended food pairing: Beef entrecôte with chimichurri and sunny vegetable crumble.
Serving temperature: 15-17°C.
Cépage(s) :
100% Syrah.
Vendanges :
Whole harvest at perfect ripeness.
Sol :
From a blend of different parcels with south/ southeast exposure. Soil of decomposed granite known locally as gore (granite area). Sectors of Reynards, Masard, Champelrose, les Côtes...
Vinification :
Vinification in small concrete vats after destemming. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and moderate use of sulphur. Maceration for 3 to 4 weeks.
Elevage :
Aged in 600L barrels, mostly in small casks (10% of new wood) for 16 to 18 months.
Degré d’alcool :
13