Alain Voge Cornas is a red wine produced by Alain Voge, a renowned winemaker in the Rhône Valley. The wine comes from the Cornas appellation, which is known for its steep, terraced vineyards that produce complex and powerful wines. The vineyards are situated on granite soils, which impart a unique smoky minerality to the wine. Alain Voge uses traditional winemaking techniques, including hand harvesting and aging in old oak barrels, to create a wine that is both elegant and full-bodied. The wine is known for its intense aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earth, and its firm tannins that give it great aging potential. Overall, Alain Voge Cornas is a wine that showcases the best of the Cornas appellation and the skill of its producer.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Alain Voge Cornas Coteaux is an intensely aromatic wine, with notes of black cherry, wild herbs, and smoky spices.The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, showing ripe dark fruit flavors and hints of graphite, earth, and licorice. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, leading to a long finish with hints of dried herbs and cocoa. An impressive and inviting wine with excellent depth and complexity. Drink now, or age for up to 20 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Alain Voge
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.