Cornas - 2020 - Aurélien Chatagnier - 0,75L

A modern and distinguished Cornas, carved from granite rock and sculpted by the precise hand of Aurélien Chatagnier. Pure Syrah, pure intensity.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Cornas
• Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
• Vintage: 2020
• Certification: Sustainable farming
• Terroir: Steep granite soils, southeast-facing on the heights of Cornas
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, partially destemmed, fermented in stainless steel vats, aged for 18 months in demi-muids and older barrels
• Alcohol: Approximately 13.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep purple with violet highlights
• Nose: Intense and deep, with black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), black pepper, violet, and a smoky, mineral touch
• Palate: Structured and dense, with fine yet firm tannins. Perfect balance of power, freshness and verticality. Notes of black cherry, black olive and spices
• Finish: Long, mineral and tense, with a remarkable granite signature

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Aged or saucy red meats (bavette, braised beef cheek)
• 🍗 Roasted game (venison, pheasant)
• 🧀 Bold, aged cheeses: Bleu d’Auvergne, mountain tomme, Salers

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 16–17°C
• Decanting: Yes, 1.5 hours recommended
• Opening time: 1 hour before tasting to reveal its full complexity

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already accessible with aeration, this 2020 Cornas will reach its peak between 2025 and 2035, or even beyond.

🏰 About the Producer

Based in Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, Aurélien Chatagnier is one of the most promising young talents in the northern Rhône Valley. With a precise, parcel-by-parcel and environmentally respectful approach, he crafts vibrant and elegant cuvées.
This 2020 Cornas, confidential yet masterful, is a Syrah of granitic character—perfect for those who seek depth and energy.