{"title":"Cornas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard-6","title":"2017 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Reynard","description":"Thierry Allemand approaches his Cornas holdings with a rigorous, non-interventionist philosophy, favoring meticulous manual labor and dry-farming over modern technological shortcuts.  The Reynard cuvée is derived from steep, granitic slopes, where Allemand employs whole-cluster fermentation and extended aging on the lees without racking to build density and aromatic nuance.\n\nBy eschewing new oak and keeping sulfur additions to a bare minimum, he allows the structural character of the Syrah to remain unadulterated.  The 2017 vintage offered conditions that favored the retention of tension and structural nerve, resulting in a wine defined by fine-grained tannins and a focused, mineral-driven architecture.\n\nThis release remains a definitive expression of site-specific viticulture, where the structural profile is dictated entirely by the interplay between the granitic subsoil and the cool, balanced cadence of the growing season.","brand":"Branden McRill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147515121912,"sku":"9369","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1809.jpg?v=1757116092"},{"product_id":"2017-franck-balthazar-cornas-chaillot-double-magnum","title":"2017 Franck Balthazar, Cornas, Chaillot - Double Magnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-turn-id=\"request-69697eee-37d0-832c-9989-7d5b6850a401-36\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"e07cb0b4-e59c-4e40-9aa0-bf84e23c2149\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranck Balthazar is one of the quiet legends of Cornas, farming old vines on the steep terraces above the village and working with a restrained, traditional hand: whole clusters, native fermentations, and aging in mostly older barrels. His wines are produced in very small quantities and rarely appear outside the Rhône, making bottles like this increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaillot comes from hillside parcels just above Cornas, where thin soils over fractured bedrock shape the wine’s structure and savory depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm 2017 season delivered generous fruit across the Northern Rhône. Here it shows as dark raspberry, black olive, and smoked herbs, carried by a firm, stony grip through the finish. This wine will evolve slowly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Savio Soares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147531964664,"sku":"9718","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3354.jpg?v=1772735028"},{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-chaillot-10","title":"2019 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Chaillot","description":"","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148041244920,"sku":"13618","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard-10","title":"2019 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Reynard","description":"","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148041310456,"sku":"13619","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"guillaume-gilles-cornas-16","title":"2020 Guillaume Gilles, Cornas","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGilles' lovely wines from Cornas have been a serious revelation for us over the past few vintages and he has quickly become one of our favorite producers in the Northern Rhone. He studied under the legendary Robert Michel and now works Michel's top parcel in the Chaillot vineyard and makes his wines in Michel's old cellars. His methods in the cellar are staunchly traditional, but the wines themselves are as vibrant and energetic as Cornas comes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148122149112,"sku":"14433","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-766.jpg?v=1757111636"},{"product_id":"guillaume-gilles-cornas-18","title":"2020 Guillaume Gilles, Cornas, Les Rieux - Magnum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGuillaume Gilles’ father was a teacher in Lyon, but his grandfather was none other than renowned Cornas vigneron Marcel Juge. But Gilles’ entrée into winemaking was made when another Cornas legend, Robert Michel, was seeking an apprentice. Gilles enthusiastically embraced the traditions of his forebears, and – along with his partner, Emilie – has quickly established this as one of the best addresses for powerful, meaty, and structured Cornas that are built to last. 'Les Rieux' is a lighter, more red fruited wine that harkens back to Cornas of yesteryear. From a site at 400+ meters altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148122214648,"sku":"14435","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1791.jpg?v=1757111635"},{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-chaillot-11","title":"2020 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Chaillot","description":"","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148208623864,"sku":"15535","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard-11","title":"2020 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Reynard","description":"","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148208656632,"sku":"15536","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard-12","title":"2017 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Reynard - Magnum","description":"Thierry Allemand approaches his Reynard cuvée with a commitment to minimal intervention, utilizing whole-cluster fermentation and aging in a combination of foudres and barriques without the influence of new oak.  Sourced from steeply terraced, south-facing parcels, the vines are rooted in the decomposed granite bedrock that defines the specific structural signature of this Cornas lieu-dit.\n\nThe 2017 growing season provided conditions that favor acid retention and physiological maturity, tempering the typical intensity of the site with notable tension.  This results in a wine characterized by a dense, fine-grained tannic architecture and a persistent mineral backbone, reflecting both the rigorous farming of the old vines and the precision of the cellar work.","brand":"Branden McRill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148234477816,"sku":"15962","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1925.jpg?v=1757110227"},{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-chaillot-14","title":"2018 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Chaillot","description":"Thierry Allemand’s viticulture in Cornas centers on high-density plantings and a refusal to use synthetic treatments, prioritizing the physiological health of old-vine Syrah through intensive manual labor.  The Chaillot bottling stems from the decomposed granite and limestone soils of the lower-elevation slopes, a terroir that dictates a more approachable, open-knit structural framework compared to the denser Reynard.\n\nIn the cellar, Allemand utilizes 100% whole-cluster fermentation and minimal sulfur additions, utilizing neutral demi-muids to ensure the wine’s architecture is shaped by fruit and site rather than oak influence.  Despite the warmth and concentration of the 2018 vintage, Allemand’s management of the canopy and harvest window preserved a requisite acidity that balances the year’s significant mid-palate density.\n\nThe result is a wine defined by fine-grained tannins and a persistent saline mineral tension, illustrating the technical rigor behind Allemand’s non-interventionist methodology.","brand":"Branden McRill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148254695672,"sku":"16320","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3167.jpg?v=1770161588"},{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-chaillot-15","title":"2019 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Chaillot - Magnum","description":"Thierry Allemand’s viticulture is defined by intensive manual labor on the steep, non-mechanizable terraces of Cornas, where he employs organic principles and 100% whole-cluster fermentation without the use of new oak.  This Chaillot cuvée is sourced from the decomposed granite (*gore*) soils of the lower slopes, a site known for producing Syrah with distinct mineral clarity and a more refined tannin profile than the neighboring Reynard.\n\nThe 2019 growing season, characterized by high thermal accumulation and drought conditions, resulted in berries with thick skins and concentrated sugars, yet Allemand successfully preserved the requisite acidity to balance the vintage’s natural density.  On the palate, the wine exhibits significant phenolic weight and architectural, fine-grained tannins that provide a sturdy framework for long-term development in the magnum format.\n\nThe structural result is a Cornas of immense verticality and nerve, where the ripeness of the vintage is channeled through a precise, saline-etched finish.","brand":"Branden McRill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148254859512,"sku":"16323","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3061.jpg?v=1767809252"},{"product_id":"thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard-16","title":"2019 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Reynard - Magnum","description":"Thierry Allemand approaches his 2. 02-hectare Reynard parcel with a rigorous dedication to site-specific stewardship, employing intensive manual labor on the steep, granite-dominant terraces of Cornas.\n\nThe vinification reflects this commitment to purity, utilizing whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts followed by an extended aging regimen in used barrels and foudres, deliberately avoiding new oak to preserve the character of the site.  In the 2019 vintage, the growing season provided the necessary warmth to reach physiological ripeness while maintaining sufficient tension, resulting in a structural profile defined by formidable, fine-grained tannins and a deep, dense mid-palate.\n\nThis magnum bottling exhibits the hallmark architectural integrity of the Reynard terroir, pairing focused mineral acidity with a profound, layered extraction that ensures long-term development.","brand":"Branden McRill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148254892280,"sku":"16324","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1924.jpg?v=1757109877"},{"product_id":"guillaume-gilles-cornas-19","title":"2021 Guillaume Gilles, Cornas","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is an excellent introduction to the Northern Rhone, a region in the south of France where Syrah is the star—these are among the noblest iterations out there. Guillaume Gilles studied under the legendary Robert Michel and now works Michel's top parcel in the Chaillot vineyard and makes his wines in Michel's old cellars. Though he does not list it on his label, this wine, his top cuvée, is all from Chaillot, a blend of parcels from throughout the vineyard. His methods in the cellar are staunchly traditional, but the wines themselves are as vibrant and energetic as Cornas comes. Aromas of earthy, savory, charred meat with peppercorns and dried desert herbs in addition to its fruitiness that might be best described as tiny dark berries. This is a monster of a wine to try with steak or lamb. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148258660600,"sku":"16407","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-776.jpg?v=1757109784"},{"product_id":"2022-franck-balthazar-cornas-casimir-balthazar","title":"2022 Franck Balthazar, Cornas, Casimir Balthazar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranck Balthazar is a staunch traditionalist who makes unabashed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evin de garde\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many collectors know once these elegant, impeccably farmed wines age around 10 years, they can go toe to toe with any other Rhône wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cuvée Casimir, from exuberant 10-year-old vines, drinks well earlier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46578249564408,"sku":"18088","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1980.jpg?v=1757108172"},{"product_id":"2022-franck-balthazar-cornas-chaillot","title":"2022 Franck Balthazar, Cornas, Chaillot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranck Balthazar is a staunch traditionalist who makes unabashed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evin de garde\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many collectors know once these elegant, impeccably farmed wines age around 10 years, they can go toe to toe with any other Rhône wine. When your Balthazar Cornas Chaillot is ready to drink, you’ll have paid a fraction of its worth. Balthazar’s Cornas Chaillot hails from 100-year-old vines purchased from the legendary Noël Verset. This century-old plot of Chaillot houses a rare jewel: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eserine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the local name for an antique variety of smaller, more intensely aromatic Syrah that Northern Rhône growers prize above all else. Balthazar has since propagated clones throughout his vineyards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46578278564088,"sku":"18089","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1951.jpg?v=1757108171"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-lionnet-cornas-terre-brulee","title":"2021 Domaine Lionnet, Cornas, Terre Brulee","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eNot all Cornas is created equally. While many are powerful, tannic beasts that demand a decade in the cellar, Domaine Lionnet offers a masterclass in finesse and approachability, even in the wine's youth. Ludovic Izerable and Corrine Lionnet craft their Syrah with a minimalist's touch: organic farming, whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in large, neutral oak. This isn't about power; it's about purity. The result is a Cornas with supple tannins and captivating aromatics that you can enjoy today and that will also reward cellaring. The 2021 vintage, a rare, cool-weather vintage, perfectly fits this style, creating one of the most charming and extraordinarily drinkable Northern Rhône Syrahs we've tasted in a long time. This is a special wine from a tiny estate, a personal favorite and a benchmark for elegant Cornas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46914312962296,"sku":"18703","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2492.jpg?v=1759512789"},{"product_id":"2021-domaine-lionnet-cornas-terre-brulee-magnum","title":"2021 Domaine Lionnet, Cornas, Terre Brulee - Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot all Cornas is created equally. While many are powerful, tannic beasts that demand a decade in the cellar, Domaine Lionnet offers a masterclass in finesse and approachability, even in the wine's youth. Ludovic Izerable and Corrine Lionnet craft their Syrah with a minimalist's touch: organic farming, whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in large, neutral oak. This isn't about power; it's about purity. The result is a Cornas with supple tannins and captivating aromatics that you can enjoy today and that will also reward cellaring. The 2021 vintage, a rare, cool-weather vintage, perfectly fits this style, creating one of the most charming and extraordinarily drinkable Northern Rhône Syrahs we've tasted in a long time. This is a special wine from a tiny estate, a personal favorite and a benchmark for elegant Cornas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46931370410232,"sku":"18716","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2534.jpg?v=1759512802"},{"product_id":"2017-thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard","title":"2017 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Reynard","description":"Thierry Allemand’s Cornas Reynard emerges from old Syrah vines rooted in the intensely granitic, south-facing slopes of this storied lieu-dit, farmed organically to allow direct expression of its terroir. His unyielding approach centers on whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts and extended aging in old demi-muids, foregoing new oak to achieve profound structural integrity and aromatic purity. The 2017 growing season, marked by a warm, early start and a late-August heat spike followed by September rains, yielded a vintage of both ripeness and retained freshness. This manifests in the Reynard as a wine of dense mid-palate, fine-grained tannins, and vibrant acidity, articulating the vintage's inherent power and elegance. The result is a profoundly structured and balanced expression of Cornas Syrah, bottled unfined and unfiltered.","brand":"Armins Rusis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628802425080,"sku":"19368","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/ACE17412-696B-47CF-B63E-977C79CD4235_1_105_c.jpg?v=1766420054"},{"product_id":"2018-thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard","title":"2018 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Reynard","description":"Thierry Allemand’s Cornas is a direct outcome of meticulous stewardship, with the producer dedicated to reclaiming and organically farming old-vine Syrah parcels, employing 100% whole-cluster fermentation, and aging solely in used barrels. His revered Reynard bottling originates from steep, south-facing slopes composed of decomposed granite locally known as \"gore,\" which imparts a singular mineral tension to the wine. The 2018 vintage in the Northern Rhône presented a warm growing season following a wet spring, resulting in optimally ripe fruit and often rich, flavorful profiles. While heat led to rapid sugar accumulation, mid-August rains helped prevent blockages in maturity, fostering physiological ripeness. Allemand's non-interventionalist approach ensures this Syrah captures Reynard's inherent power and structural depth, showcasing a balance of generous fruit, firm tannins, and persistent, terroir-driven acidity.","brand":"Armins Rusis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628802556152,"sku":"19369","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/B507BE0B-5EF0-493F-A4C5-C04EE5C27E15_bd32d9a2-ee3c-4c98-9efe-6a6deec5d61f.jpg?v=1766273929"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-verset-a-e-cornas","title":"2022 Domaine Verset A\u0026E, Cornas","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eEmmanuelle Verset carries the torch of one of the most storied names in the Northern Rhône with a staunchly traditionalist heart and a modern, organic vision. 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The result is a Cornas of architectural persistence and assertive, fine-grained tannins that emphasize stony depth over simple fruit. It is a powerful, rustic, and elegant tribute to the Verset lineage, vibrating with the unapologetic spirit of the granite hills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polaner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48023728324856,"sku":"19932","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3318.jpg?v=1772573440"},{"product_id":"2023-auguste-clape-cornas-renaissance","title":"2023 Domaine Auguste Clape, Cornas, Renaissance","description":"Domaine Auguste Clape remains the definitive standard-bearer for traditional Cornas, relying on an uncompromising commitment to whole-cluster, native-yeast fermentation in concrete tanks followed by long aging in neutral foudres. 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The resulting wine is characterized by a precise, fine-grained tannin architecture and an inherent, energetic lift that avoids the density of warmer, more arid years.","brand":"Kermit Lynch-MHW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48121676628216,"sku":"20013","price":164.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3448.jpg?v=1774472203"},{"product_id":"2023-auguste-clape-cornas-magnum","title":"2023 Domaine Auguste Clape, Cornas - Magnum","description":"Domaine Auguste Clape remains the definitive reference for traditional Cornas, adhering to a minimalist approach that favors whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks and extended aging in neutral foudres. Sourced from the estate's steep, granitic hillside parcels, this Syrah is a direct articulation of the appellation's rugged, primary-rock terroir. 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