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Red dry
Chapoutier Les Arènes Cornas 2021 – a classic yet powerful and elegant expression of ‘Syrah’ from one of the most captivating appellations in the Northern Rhône. This wine reflects the wild beauty of the Cornas hills and the intensity of their granite soils, where ‘Syrah’ achieves its fullest and most authentic expression.
In the glass, it shows a deep ruby hue, while the bouquet reveals blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, black pepper, smoke, licorice, and subtle meaty undertones. The nose is rich and layered, combining ripe fruit with earthy and wild nuances.
On the palate, the wine is concentrated and structured, yet perfectly balanced: ripe tannins envelop the mouth, vivid acidity brings energy, and the long finish lingers with mineral and faintly smoky notes.
The ‘Syrah’ grapes come from steep Cornas slopes, whose soils are made up of “arenes” — decomposed granite. This gives the wine both power and precise minerality. The grapes are hand-harvested, with careful sorting in the vineyard to ensure only the best fruit is used.
Fermentation takes place in concrete vats to preserve the natural purity of the fruit, followed by 14–16 months of aging in 228–400 L French oak barrels, of which about 20% are new.
Les Arènes Cornas 2021 captures the essence of Cornas: bold, expressive, and deeply structured, yet refined and harmonious, revealing both strength and grace in equal measure.
Serve at 18-20 °C with marinated red meat dishes, rich stews with game or fish tapenade.
The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. Michel is openminded and always willing to learn. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character. That which gives the wines their signature style. This now forms the basis of the M. Chapoutier ethos and our team strives to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
