Temenos 2017
Rhône Valley - Cornas

Cotations
Dégustation
Oeil :
reductive nose with notes of graphite, black fruit jelly and laurel, complemented by hints of cedar and fig leaves.
Nez :
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.
Bouche :
Recommended food pairing: skewers of beefs and vegetables marinated in pesto. Serving temperature: 18°C.
Les conseils du Sommelier : Syrah.
Cépage(s) :
By hand.
Vendanges :
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).
Sol :
Traditional vinification, destemmed grapes. 10 days fermentation in unlined concrete tanks. Maceration lasts 4-5 weeks.
Vinification :
Malolactic fermentation in Burgundy barrels (20% new). 16-18 months’ ageing.
Elevage :
14