Cornas AOP Allegorie 2016, Domaine Christophe Pichon
Vineyard: Domaine Christophe Pichon
Grower: Christophe Pichon
Age of Vines: 5-50 years old
Grapes: 100% Syrah
Village: Cornas
Region: Rhône Valley
Soil: Granitic from 75% medium hills and 25% high hills
Production Methods: Only 2 hectares in the vineyard with 7000 vines per hectare and a 40hl/ha yield Manual harvest, selection of grapes, traditional vinification with 10 months ageing in 3rd-use oak barrels.
Special Features: Ancestral, sustainable methods used including ploughing with horse drawn cart. Plots on the top terrace facing the Rhone river. Pichon is a rising star of the northern Rhone.
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Dark red
Nose: Aroma of black berry fruits
Palate: Deep, dark and opulent. Evolves and opens nicely in the glass. The liquorice, olive flavours lead to fresher dark fruits.
Length/Finish: Long and elegant concentrated finish
Alcohol: 14%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Natural
