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

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VARIETALS
100% Syrah

VINTAGE
2021

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%

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, yet is is ethereal. Shows nice balance between freshness and power with an aromatic range dominated by spices, nice ripe black fruit and sooty notes. Superb concentration in terms of fruit and quite classical Syrah characteristics – albeit in a chary and discreet way.

AGEING
Fermentation in cement tanks.
Aged for 18 months in barrique (20% new).

PAIRING
Perfectly paired with skewers of beefs and vegetables marinated in pesto.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now, better from 2023 to 2033.

RATINGS

95pts

4.1

Additional information

Vintage	2021
Grape	Syrah
Producer	M. Chapoutier
Style	Dry
Types	Red