Alain Voge
Alain Voge Les Vieilles Fontaines Cornas
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4.5
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Alain Voge Les Vieilles Fontaines Cornas is a premium wine produced by Alain Voge, a renowned winemaker from the Cornas appellation in the Rhône Valley. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Vieilles Fontaines vineyard, which is known for its steep slopes and granite soils that impart a unique minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques such as hand-harvesting, destemming, and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a full-bodied and richly textured red with intense aromas of dark fruit, spice, and earthy notes. It is a perfect representation of the Cornas appellation and a must-try for any wine enthusiast.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Alain Voge Les Vieilles Fontaines Cornas offers a complex, yet fascinating nose of dark fruits and spices, with hints of black cherry, tobacco, and earth.On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with supple tannins and a long, lingering finish. It is an excellent example of a classic Cornas, with great balance and complexity.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
No sweetness
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
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.CUSTOMER RATING
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