2021 Alain Voge Cornas “Les Chailles”, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THE WINE A blend of 1 4 of younger Syrah vines aged from 8 15 years and some 40+ years. At the foot of granite slopes in Cornas, with soils more fertile here than in higher areas, bestowing the vine with vitality and producing slightly higher yields. Proximity to the limestone mountain range named Arlettes to the north explains the presence of siliceous concretions specific to the Trias area, called chailles. The grapes are fully destemmed

The vineyards are in the heart of Valpolicella Classica

Hyland focuses on getting out of the way and let the fruit of each block become the wine it wants to be

The vines are planted at an average altitude of 300 meters

Chénas has historically been an overlooked appellation

usually the guardian of a priceless treasure benefitting from exceptional sight

The 37 acres are planted with 75% Merlot

In a relatively short space of time

but he will only wait if the potential alcohol does not get too high

" and it's also this iconic estate's top bottling

It is then fermented spontaneously with natural yeasts and aged on its lees for a minimum of 2 years in underground vats

James and Andrea have been committed to farming in a manner that creates a healthy and diverse ecosystem

5 oz capacity