Cornas Reynard Allemand 2006
Cornas Reynard Allemand 2006 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Syrah (Cornas, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 20-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, venison.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornas, Reynard, Thierry Allemand 2010 Thierry Allemand · Rhône | £390.00 | |||
| Hermitage Le Greal Sorrel 1985 M. Sorrel · Rhône | £370.00 | |||
| Hermitage Rouge Chave 2001 Domaine Jean Louis Chave · Rhône | £484.00 | |||
| Cornas, A Clape 1988 Domaine Auguste Clape · Rhône | £520.00 |
Cornas Reynard Thierry Allemand 2006 is a red wine from steep granite slopes surrounding the village of Cornas. Sourced from old vines averaging over fifty years, it reflects Allemand’s careful approach to ripeness and minimal intervention. The nose shows dark berry, olive and smoke, with hints of game and iron emerging as the wine opens. The palate is compact and savoury, defined by firm but refined tannins and a deep mineral core. Acidity brings lift through the mid-palate, and the finish carries length and precision, showing the balance of power and restraint typical of Reynard.