About this wine
Thierry Allemand's iconic old-vine Cornas from the Reynard parcel on steep granite slopes, one of the Northern Rhône's most revered wines with extraordinary depth and longevity.
This powerful, complex wine demands patience—decant for several hours before serving to let its full depth emerge.
Sommelier's Note
"Pure Cornas granite in liquid form—Allemand's wild Syrah at its most uncompromising."
Food Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with game meats, roasted lamb, and dishes featuring black truffles. Its savory depth also complements soy-braised Wagyu beef and charcoal-grilled yakitori.
When to drink it
A once-in-a-lifetime bottle for serious collectors or a milestone celebration that deserves a legendary wine.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Syrah
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥80,000–150,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Syrah from the Reynard granite-soil vineyard. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, typically using whole clusters. Aged in old oak barrels for an extended period. Bottled without fining or filtration, with zero or negligible added sulfur.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- Dark berries, violets, smoked meat, and crushed granite meld into a profound, layered structure.
- Why is it so rare and expensive?
- Production is only a few hundred cases per year, hand-crafted by a single vigneron with no compromise on quality.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- It requires at least 10 years from the vintage to reach its peak and can evolve for several decades.
- Is it a natural wine?
- Yes—it is fermented with wild yeasts, uses whole clusters, and is bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur.
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