Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $66.53Original €59.20≈ £50.01 | www.cuilleron.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Syrah
Region Cornas
Soil Granite and saprolites of the primary bedrock
Vine Age Most vines in the parcel were planted in 1911
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents Egg whites
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit was sorted, crushed and partially destemmed, then held for approximately three weeks in temperature-controlled open vats with regular punch-downs and pump-overs; malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. Maturation lasted 18 months in French-oak barrels, 25% new, with limited transfers and pumping and minimal racking. The wine was fined with egg whites and not filtered. Recommended serving temperature is 17–18°C.
Tasting Notes Dark purple, almost black; cacao, pepper, leather and blackcurrant; savory and opulent with powerful tannins
Food Pairing Pheasant, venison, wild boar and hare
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window Can be cellared for 10 years or more
Region Cornas
Soil Granite and saprolites of the primary bedrock
Vine Age Among the estate's oldest vines, including a parcel planted in 1911
Tasting Notes Deep black color; complex and profound black fruit with smoky and tapenade notes; ample, expressive palate balancing power and velvety texture, with a long spicy and mineral finish
Food Pairing Hare à la royale
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Syrah
Drinking Window 2027–2035
Region Cornas
Soil Granite and saprolites
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Production Volume 3,300 bottles
Bottles3,300
Production Details Guide Hachette recommends serving it at 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Dense violet color; lilac and blackcurrant paste with vanilla and black-coffee oak notes; rich, unctuous palate with violet candy, finely worked tannins, freshness and licorice
Food Pairing White meats and red meats
Critics Ratings 2
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Producer Information
Website
Address
58 RD 1086 Verlieu, 42410 Chavanay, France
Phone
+33 4 74 87 02 37
Email
Owner
Yves Cuilleron
Cellarmaster
Yves Cuilleron