In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Iron-Mineral And Dried-Flower finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast leg of lamb with anchovy and garlic
    The wine's iron intensity and dark fruit meet the richest lamb preparations.
  • Wild boar with lentils and truffle
    Gamey intensity and earthy truffle match the wine's mineral concentration.
  • Aged sheep's cheese from Ardeche
    Local artisan cheese from the Ardeche is the natural companion for this Cornas.

History

Thierry Allemand took over centenarian-vine parcels in Cornas in 1982 and produced his first Reynard in 1985. The wine is made from vines over 80 years old in the historic Reynard lieu-dit and has become one of the most coveted natural wines in France.

  1. 1982 — Thierry Allemand acquires his centenarian-vine Cornas parcels
  2. 1985 — First vintage of Reynard from the oldest vine parcel

Facts

Producer
Thierry Allemand
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Cornas AOC
Oak
18-24 months in old French oak foudres and demi-muids
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 120-250 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1985
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Tags

biodynamic cellar worthy cult wine dry full body hidden gem high acid high tannin iconic mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old vines old world organic pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine still red syrah
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