In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb rack with herbs de Provence
The wine's fresh herb and violet notes pair with herb-crusted lamb. -
Duck breast with black pepper
Pepper-forward Syrah and duck breast are a natural Rhone combination. -
Charcuterie with Ardeche saucisson
Local charcuterie from the Ardeche pairs with this Cornas in the most natural way.
History
Chaillot uses fruit from the younger-vine plots in the Chaillot lieu-dit. It was produced alongside Reynard from Allemand's first vintage to offer a slightly more accessible version of his zero-intervention Cornas philosophy.
- 1985 — First vintage of Chaillot produced alongside Reynard from Chaillot lieu-dit
Facts
- Producer
- Thierry Allemand
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Cornas AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in old French oak foudres and demi-muids
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 80-150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED