M. Chapoutier Temenos Cornas

The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.

M. Chapoutier Temenos Cornas is a highly acclaimed wine that’s gaining popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide. The vines comes from decomposed granite, locally called “gore”. Specifically from the appellation areas of: Les Reynards (south-facing granite hillsides providing maturity and minerality), Mazard (east-facing hillside providing flesh and volume) and Saint-Pierre (high-altitude terroir providing freshness and complexity).
M. Chapoutier Temenos is a wine that’s meant to be savored on special occasions or paired with hearty meals.

Vin biologique / Organic wine

For more info, visit M. Chapoutier website.

VARIETALS
100% Syrah

VINTAGE
2022

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense red, almost black.

NOSE
Notes of graphite, black fruit jelly and bay leaf. Complemented by some nuances of cedar and fig leaves.

PALATE
The attack is ample, the mid-palate very voluminous with velvety tannins. In perfect balance between freshness and power, the aromatic profile gives pride of place to spices, ripe black fruits and notes of soot.

AGEING
Aged entirely in casks and small vats for a period of approximately 16 to 18 months with 10% new casks.

PAIRING
Enjoy this wine with marinated pork ribs and a vegetable stir-fry.

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