2021 Domaine Lionnet, Cornas, Terre Brulee - Magnum Grape_Moravia AgriaNot all Cornas is created equally. While many are powerful, tannic beasts that demand a decade in the cellar, Domaine Lionnet offers a masterclass in finesse and approachability, even in the wine's youth. Ludovic Izerable and Corrine Lionnet craft their Syrah with a minimalist's touch: organic farming, whole cluster fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in large, neutral oak. This isn't about power; it's about purity. The result is a Cornas with
The resulting wine is defined by a detailed
concentrated crop of thick-skinned berries
"Flores" comes from a blend of sites in the village of Bue
it’s the older vines that thrive
elegant wine that feels fresh with supple tannins and real palate presence – truly world class and one of Spain’s most electric red wines
where she employs organic farming to highlight the pure
sites chosen for their ability to contribute varying levels of finesse
The palate is defined by its architectural firmness
yet another blockbuster vintage
quiet focus
The 2016 vintage
drawn from older vines in a single parcel that sits higher on the hillside