Cornas red

Cornas Jouvet 2021 – Domaine François Villard

Domaine François Villard presents Jouvet , a powerful and refined red wine that fully expresses the character of Syrah in the northern Rhône Valley. Grown on granite soils, this distinctive wine combines aromatic depth, concentration and elegance, with fine tannins that give it a particularly harmonious texture.

A fine dining and cellar-worthy cuvée, ideal for lovers of expressive Syrah and structured red wines.

 

📍 Region: Northern Rhône Valley – Cornas

🍇 Grape varieties: 100% Syrah

📆 Vintage: 2021

% Alcohol content: 12.5% ABV

Serving temperature: 16-18 °C

 

Wine profile

Aromatic intensity: 4.5/5

Body: 4.5/5

Acidity: 3.5/5

Aging potential: 12 to 15 years

 

Tasting

Appearance:deep and intense garnet red, with dark highlights, hinting at a beautiful concentration.

Nose:complex and expressive, marked by black and wild fruits, with notes of pepper, spices and a subtle smoky touch.

Palate:full and powerful, with a dense texture, ripe tannins and a velvety mouthfeel. Black fruits pair with spicy and slightly toasted nuances. The finish is long, structured and persistent, while retaining a beautiful elegance. A Cornas with character.

 

Food & wine pairings

Grilled or braised beef

Roasted duck breast

Lamb with herbs and full-bodied jus

Game in sauce

 

Why do we love it?

An expressive Syrah from the granite terroir of Cornas

Intense aromas of black fruits, pepper and spices

A fine dining red with beautiful aging potential

 

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