Table 9
Château de Corneilla, Pur sang 2020
France, Côtes du Roussillon AOP
Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan, Mourvèdre
WJ
William Jonquères d'Oriola
Principal / Owner, Jonquères d'Oriola Vignobles
Description
TERROIR on quartenary terraces – clay and chalky soils. Sustainable agriculture certified HVE3 (High Environmental Value). PRODUCTION METHODS: Pre-fermentation cold maceration. Traditional fermentation at low temperature. Regular pigeage and vatting of four weeks. Ageing in French oak casks of 400L for 8 months. TASTING : Appearance : Intense purple. Nose : Powerful with aromas of cassis and blackberry, light vanilla and slightly smokey. Palate : Round and powerful with notes of lightly spiced black fruits. A good aromatic intensity.
Awards
Silver Medal - Concours mondial des Féminalise
87/100 pts Decanter
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry