Domaine Courbis Cornas les Eygats 2021 - 2021
WINE | RED WINE | RHÔNE | CORNASBottle of : 75cl
A distinctive Cornas of considerable character
- This single-parcel cuvée displays remarkable potential for cellaring, developing in complexity over the coming decade. The wine possesses the structure and depth characteristic of the finest Cornas expressions, rewarding patience with layered aromatics and refined tannin integration.
- Sourced from a specific vineyard parcel, this cuvée reflects the precise terroir of the site. The parcellaire approach allows Domaine Courbis to capture the distinctive mineral and spiced character that defines this particular corner of the Northern Rhône appellation.
- The wine's textured palate and savoury spice profile make it an excellent companion to game dishes and rich autumn fare. Consider it alongside roasted game birds with chestnut accompaniments, or with slow-braised meat preparations where its tannin structure will provide welcome balance.
Pairings
Spicy dishes, soft cheese, vegetables, cold cuts, red meat, grill and barbecue, lamb, game, chocolate
Occasions
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Taste
Generous, powerful
Unit Price
£53.09
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Product features : Domaine Courbis Cornas les Eygats 2021
In the mouth
The palate displays pleasing roundness and mid-palate weight, with well-integrated tannins providing structure without aggression. Spiced cherry and plum flavours develop through the finish, with a savoury mineral persistence that speaks to the site's geology.
On the nose
Spiced dark fruit aromas with subtle smoky undertones. The bouquet unfolds to reveal white pepper, dried herbs, and a mineral quality typical of Northern Rhône Syrah. Restrained but layered, inviting closer inspection.
On the eye
Violet-tinged garnet, with good depth and clarity
Breeding
18 months in new oak (50%) and one-year-old oak (50%)
This wine demonstrates the versatility of Cornas when approached with restraint and respect for terroir. Pair it with game preparations such as wild boar braised in cognac, where the wine's spiced character and textured tannins complement the richness of the dish. The wine will benefit from decanting and shows genuine complexity at the table.
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DOMAINE COURBIS
Planted on the steep Ardèche hillsides of Cornas, Domaine Courbis farms 8 hectares of decomposed granite soils in the northern Rhône Valley, planted exclusively to Syrah. A winemaking family since 1587, brothers Laurent and Dominique Courbis carry forward a tradition passed father to son since the sixteenth century, drawing from individual parcels a series of precisely defined cuvées — Champelrose, Les Eygats, La Sabarotte. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this estate for the rigour of its parcel-by-parcel approach, the clarity with which its granitic terroir speaks through each wine, and its consistency across successive vintages on an appellation we have followed closely for many years. Cornas at its most accomplished: structured, deep reds built for the cellar.
CORNAS
Le Domaine Courbis signe avec Les Eygats une cuvée parcellaire qui détonne dans l\'appellation Cornas. Ce 2021 offre une belle rondeur en bouche, loin de la brutalité habituelle de l\'appellation, avec des notes d\'épices et de fumée qui séduisent dès l\'approche. Élevé 18 mois en fûts (50% neufs, 50% d\'un vin), il possède un magnifique potentiel de garde et se montre particulièrement à l\'aise à table, notamment avec une dinde aux marrons.