Winery: Alain Voge
Region: Rhône - Nord (Northern Rhône)
Locale: Cornas, France
Appellation:  Cornas Controlée
Designation: AOC

Site: Situated on slopes at an altitude of approximately 200 metres, facing South-South-East, the vines of this classic wine are on average 60 years old. Their roots delve deep down into old, worn granite rock, called gores locally. The vines trained and pruned in the Gobelet style and supported by stakes.

Grapes: 100% Syrah, harvested by hand

Fermentation and Aging: Partial destemming with 20 % whole grapes. Fermentation with natural yeasts and maceration for several weeks in stainless steel vats, with cap-punching and pumping-over done twice a day. Maturation in 228-litre barrels for 20 months, with 15% to 20% new French oak.

Notes: This wine offers impressive amounts of graphite, black and blue fruits, licorice and scorched earth in its medium to full-bodied, concentrated, focused style. The most concentrated and closed of all, the tannin is chocolaty, the juice particularly elegant with magnificent freshness on the finish, superb. The Vieilles Vignes is a great match for game in general, and especially hare, with its hints of leather, pepper and distinct, delicate tannins. It needs 2-3 years of cellaring and will drink well for a decade or two.

"This is our classic wine. The oldest of the Domain’s wines, it was created during the 1970s to highlight the long-standing family vineyard. Vines for this wine are located in the heart of the appellation, facing those we first replanted. Les Vieilles Vignes is a wine that reflects our history and our winemaking know-how."