Cornas Chante-Perdrix AOC 1,5 l Magnum - Delas Frères

In the glass, the Cornas Chante-Perdrix 1.5 l Magnum from Delas Frères shows a dense purple color. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which is evident in clear church windows at the edge of the glass. To the nose, this Delas Frères red wine presents all sorts of black currants and blackberries. As if that wasn't already impressive, the aging in large wooden barrels adds other aromas such as pepper and licorice.

The Delas Frères Cornas Chante-Perdrix 1.5 l Magnum presents itself wonderfully dry to the wine enthusiast. This red wine never shows itself coarse or meager, but round and smooth. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. In the finish, this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of the Rhône Valley finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of blackberry and black currant show. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the soils dominated by clay are added.

Vinification of the Cornas Chante-Perdrix 1.5 l Magnum by Delas Frères

This powerful red wine from France is vinified from the Syrah grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Rhône Valley. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of clay. The Cornas Chante-Perdrix 1.5 l Magnum is an Old World wine through and through, as this Frenchman exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. When perfect physiological ripeness is assured, the grapes for the Cornas Chante-Perdrix 1.5 l Magnum are harvested exclusively by hand without the use of coarse and less selective full harvesters. After the hand harvest, the grapes immediately reach the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation follows in concrete and large wood at controlled temperatures. After the completion of fermentation, the powerful Cornas Chante-Perdrix 1.5 l Magnum is aged for another 14 months in French oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Cornas Chante-Perdrix 1,5 l Magnum from Delas Frères

Drink this red wine from France best tempered at 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine to lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs, braised chicken in red wine or Thai cucumber salad.

Awards for the Cornas Chante-Perdrix 1.5 l Magnum from Delas Frères

In addition to an icon wine reputation, this Delas Frères wine also boasts awards and top ratings beyond 90 points. In detail, these are for the 2019 vintage

• Wine Advocate - Robert M. Parker - 93 points
• Vinous Antonio Galloni - 94 points

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