Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Savoury Mineral finish

Aroma: dark cherry, iron mineral, smoked herbs, black olive, pepper

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, iron and granite, firm tannins, licorice, long savoury finish

Chante-Perdrix (the singing partridge) is Delas's Cornas expression from granite terraces. One of the most accessible and reliable Cornas wines from a major negociant house.

What it pairs with

  • Partridge with lentils
    The wine's name suggests the pairing; game bird and earthy lentils.
  • Lamb with olives and thyme
    Classic Rhone preparation; the wine's black olive notes echo the dish.
  • Beef daube with mushrooms
    Rich beef stew and firm tannins are a natural Northern Rhone combination.

How to serve Cornas Chante-Perdrix

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Partridge with lentils, Lamb with olives and thyme, Beef daube with mushrooms. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Chante-Perdrix has been Delas's Cornas since 1975. The evocative name (the singing partridge) reflects the wild game-bird landscapes of the granite Cornas hillsides.

  1. 1975: First vintage of Chante-Perdrix as Delas's Cornas cuvee

Facts

Producer
Delas Freres · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Cornas AOC
Oak
16 months in used French oak barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 30-50 at retail
Drinking window
5-18 from vintage
First vintage
1975

Frequently asked about Cornas Chante-Perdrix

What does Cornas Chante-Perdrix taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, iron mineral, smoked herbs, black olive, pepper. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, iron and granite, firm tannins, licorice, long savoury finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, savoury mineral finish. Chante-Perdrix (the singing partridge) is Delas's Cornas expression from granite terraces. One of the most accessible and reliable Cornas wines from a major negociant house.

When should I drink Cornas Chante-Perdrix?

Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Cornas Chante-Perdrix?

Partridge with lentils is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb with olives and thyme and Beef daube with mushrooms. The wine's name suggests the pairing; game bird and earthy lentils.

What grapes are in Cornas Chante-Perdrix?

The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Cornas AOC.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood rustic mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium still red syrah

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