2022 Guillaume Gilles Cornas Nouvelle Les Rieux

Producer: Guillaume Gilles 
Region: Cornas, Rhône, France
Varietal: Syrah
Year: 2022  

Winemaker Notes: 

"Guillaume Gilles chose a high-altitude plot in Cornas to establish his new winery: the lieu-dit Les Rieux, which inspired the name Nouvelle R. In this environment, cooler than the hillsides, this Cornas Nouvelle R is a complex, vibrant, and expressive red wine. It offers a beautiful deep and brilliant red color. On the nose, intense aromas of black fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, mingle with spicy notes of black pepper and garrigue herbs, characteristic of the Cornas terroir. It also reveals subtle nuances of leather and flint, adding depth. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet balanced, with a firm but well-integrated tannic structure, which gives it great length. The texture is velvety, and the ripe fruit flavors blend harmoniously with touches of licorice and cocoa, bringing complexity. The acidity is well controlled, offering beautiful freshness and elegance." 

Alcohol: 12.5% 

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