In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1975 — First vintage of Chante-Perdrix as Delas's Cornas cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Delas Freres
- 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.