COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre from Paul Jaboulet Aîné is a 100% Syrah red wine from the Northern Rhône Valley's AOC Cornas. The grapes are sourced from the highest altitude vineyards within the appellation, situated on steep slopes with decomposed granitic bedrock. Paul Jaboulet Aîné is an established producer in the Rhône, with a history stretching back to the 19th century. The estate emphasizes gentle viticulture and has been in conversion to organic agriculture since 2013, focusing on soil quality and biodiversity. The Domaine de Saint Pierre cuvée is distinguished by its high-altitude origin and the unique mineral profile it develops.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€68
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cornas means 'burnt land' in ancient Celtic.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located over 400 meters high.
Fact 03
Paul Jaboulet Aîné has a history dating back to 1834.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre involves traditional methods with a focus on grape integrity and terroir expression. Grapes are 100% destemmed and undergo a three-week maceration period with daily pumping over. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for several months in French oak barrels, with careful selection of cooperage to influence the final profile. Viticultural practices emphasize sustainability and organic principles, with vineyards in conversion to organic certification. Grapes are harvested by hand and sorted meticulously.
