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.
How to serve Cornas Chaillot
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. Grilled lamb rack with herbs de Provence, Duck breast with black pepper, Charcuterie with Ardeche saucisson. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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
Frequently asked about Cornas Chaillot
What does Cornas Chaillot taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, fresh and peppery finish.
When should I drink Cornas Chaillot?
Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cornas Chaillot?
Grilled lamb rack with herbs de Provence is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast with black pepper and Charcuterie with Ardeche saucisson. The wine's fresh herb and violet notes pair with herb-crusted lamb.
What grapes are in Cornas Chaillot?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Cornas AOC.