Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $65.60Original €58.50≈ £48.97 | www.alain-voge.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $77.37Original €69.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 20 years
Classification AOC Cornas
Region Cornas
Soil Old, Weathered granite rock locally called gores
Orientation South-South-East
Harvest Dates Estate harvest began at the end of August and finished at the end of September
Sites Combe, Patou, La Côte, Thézier, Les Mazards and Chaillot
Vine Age Average 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Barrel Size 228
Sulfites 66.0 ppm
Production Volume 13,276 bottles
Bottles13,276
Magnums412
Production Details The producer sheet describes certified-organic vines and wine from the 2016 vintage, biodynamic methods, Gobelet-trained and staked Syrah, hand harvesting, total destemming, natural-yeast fermentation and several weeks of maceration in stainless steel with twice-daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 20 months in 228-L barrels, 10% new. Vineyard elevation is stated as approximately 200 m.
Tasting Notes Rosemary, woodsmoke, almond, concentrated fruit, bright acidity, saline and mineral character, with a long finish
Critics Ratings 95
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 20 years
Classification AOC Cornas
Region Cornas
Soil Old, Weathered granite rock locally called gores
Orientation South-South-East
Harvest Dates Estate harvest ran from 20 August to 15 September; the final date applied to the highest Cornas plots
Sites Combe, Patou, Thézier, Les Mazards and Chaillot
Vine Age Average 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Barrel Size 228
Sulfites 47.0 ppm
Production Volume 16,589 bottles
Bottles16,589
Magnums515
Production Details Certified-organic vines and wine from the 2016 vintage; biodynamic methods; Gobelet-trained and staked Syrah; hand harvested; partially destemmed with 20% whole grapes; natural-yeast fermentation and several weeks of maceration in stainless steel with twice-daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasted 20 months in 228-L barrels, 10% new. Vineyard elevation is stated as approximately 200 m.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, graphite, bouquet garni and iron; full-bodied, concentrated and powerful, with silky tannins and a long finish
Critics Ratings 97
Sources: www.alain-voge.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 20 years
Classification AOC Cornas
Region Cornas
Soil Old, Weathered granite rock locally called gores
Orientation South-South-East
Sites Combe, Patou, La Côte, Thézier, Les Mazards and Chaillot
Vine Age Average 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Barrel Size 228
Sulfites 47.0 ppm
Production Volume 14,395 bottles
Bottles14,395
Magnums405
Production Details Certified-organic vines and wine from the 2016 vintage; biodynamic methods; Gobelet-trained and staked Syrah; hand harvested; partially destemmed with 20% whole grapes; natural-yeast fermentation and several weeks of maceration in stainless steel with twice-daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasted 20 months in 228-L barrels, 15% new. Vineyard elevation is stated as approximately 200 m.
Tasting Notes Plum, Asian spice, sandalwood and iron; medium- to full-bodied with good acidity, ripe tannins and classic Cornas character
Critics Ratings 97
Sources: www.alain-voge.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 20 years
Classification AOC Cornas
Region Cornas
Soil Old, Weathered granite rock locally called gores
Orientation South-South-East
Harvest Dates Harvest started in the last week of August
Sites Combe, Patou, La Côte, Thézier, Les Mazards and Chaillot
Vine Age Average 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 228
Sulfites 42.0 ppm
Production Volume 15,860 bottles
Bottles15,860
Magnums450
Production Details Certified-organic vines and wine from the 2016 vintage; biodynamic methods; Gobelet-trained and staked Syrah; hand harvested; partially destemmed with 20% whole grapes; natural-yeast fermentation and several weeks of maceration in stainless steel with twice-daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasted 20 months in 228-L barrels, with 15–20% new barrels. Vineyard elevation is stated as approximately 200 m.
Tasting Notes Black and blue fruit, ground pepper, violet, smoked game and spring flowers; concentrated, powerful, vibrant and elegant
Critics Ratings 98
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 2020–2032
Classification AOC Cornas
Region Cornas
Soil Old, Weathered granite rock locally called gores
Orientation South-South-East
Harvest Dates Harvest started in the last week of August
Sites Combe, Patou, La Côte, Thézier, Les Mazards and Chaillot
Vine Age Average 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 228
Sulfites 42.0 ppm
Production Volume 13,130 bottles
Bottles13,130
Magnums380
Production Details Certified-organic vines and wine from the 2016 vintage; biodynamic methods; Gobelet-trained and staked Syrah; hand harvested; partially destemmed with 20% whole grapes; natural-yeast fermentation and several weeks of maceration in stainless steel with twice-daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasted 20 months in 228-L barrels, with 15–20% new barrels. Vineyard elevation is stated as approximately 200 m.
Tasting Notes Rosemary, thyme, herbal bitters, blackberry, blackcurrant and loganberry; concentrated but unforced, with subtle spice, sinewy tannins and detailed texture
Critics Ratings 96
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 2022–2036
Classification AOC Cornas
Region Cornas
Soil Old, Weathered granite rock locally called gores
Orientation South-South-East
Sites Combe, Patou, La Côte, Thézier, Les Mazards and Chaillot
Vine Age Average 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 228
Sulfites 44.0 ppm
Production Volume 14,800 bottles
Bottles14,800
Magnums300
Production Details Certified-organic vines and wine in the 2016 vintage; biodynamic methods; Gobelet-trained and staked Syrah; hand harvested; partially destemmed with 20% whole grapes; natural-yeast fermentation and several weeks of maceration in stainless steel with twice-daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasted 20 months in 228-L barrels, with 15–20% new barrels. Vineyard elevation is stated as approximately 200 m.
Tasting Notes Sun-warmed herbs, sand, lavender and raspberry; fresh, lively, dense and ripe, with serrated tannins and mineral hints
Critics Ratings 97
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $84.10Original €75.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $77.37Original €69.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | ≈ $111.01Original €99.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $79.15Original CHF 65.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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