Red

Laurus Cornas Rouge


Available At: Your favorite liquor store including Manitoba Liquor Marts
Use Product ID #: 6047
Vintage: 2001
Region: Rhone Valley, France
Grape Variety: Syrah


The vines that are selected for the Cuvée Laurus are entirely maintained, pruned and harvested by hand. The grapes are placed in small containers of 10 to 20 kg and upon arrival in the cellar, are destemmed and crushed.
The maceration lasts for 22 days and temperatures are maintained under 28°C to produce the typical well developed concentration of fruit and structure that Cornas is famous for. The malolactic fermentation takes place in new 275-liter oak Laurus barrels and the aging lasts for 14 to 16 months.

Beautiful deep purple, almost black colour. The nose opens on rich notes of blackberries and cedar, with slight gammy overtones. Tannins are well-balanced and soften with the years, giving even more complexity and harmony to the wine. Cornas ages well and can last for up to 15 years.