Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël) Empreintes Cornas is a premium wine that showcases the expertise of the Durand brothers in winemaking. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Cornas appellation, which is known for its steep slopes and granite soils that impart unique flavors to the wine. The vineyards are carefully tended by the Durand brothers to ensure that only the best grapes are used in the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques that bring out the full potential of the grapes, resulting in a wine that is rich, complex, and full-bodied. The Empreintes Cornas has a distinct style that is characterized by its deep ruby color, intense aromas of dark fruit, and a long, smooth finish. It is a wine that is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Domaine Durand's Empreintes Cornas is a bold, structured red wine with aromas of dark berries, blackcurrant, and blackberry.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and dense, with a chewy texture and lush tannins that linger on the finish. The overall impression is of an intense and concentrated expression of the Cornas terroir. Despite the powerful structure, the wine is surprisingly elegant and well balanced, with a long and satisfying finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2061
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: Domaine Durand (Eric & Joël)
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.