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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Fresh And Peppery finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb rack with herbs de Provence The wine's fresh herb and violet notes pair with herb-crusted lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Duck breast with black pepper Pepper-forward Syrah and duck breast are a natural Rhone combination.More wines for duck breast →
  • Charcuterie with Ardeche saucisson Local charcuterie from the Ardeche pairs with this Cornas in the most natural way.More wines for sausages →

With cheese

Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage Our pick Cornas is dark northern Rhône Syrah with high acidity and medium to firm tannin. A mild, creamy blue such as Vercors-Sassenage has the fat and salt to soften that tannin, and the wine's acidity keeps the rich, buttery paste from feeling heavy.

How to serve Cornas Chaillot

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. 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.

  1. 1985First vintage of Chaillot produced alongside Reynard from Chaillot lieu-dit

Facts

Producer
Thierry Allemand · visiting guide
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.

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