"Darker notes of redcurrant, blackcurrant, succulent flowers, violet, and peppery bouquet garni emerge from the 2022 Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes, another powerful and full-bodied Cornas with an excellent mid-palate, ripe and well-structured tannins, and a superb finish. At this stage, it bears more of a resemblance to the Vieilles Fontaines, except that it is slightly richer.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Notes of crushed stone, mint, blueberries, and red berries
Mouth
Concentrated and velvety, with a perfect balance between fruitiness and acidity. Beautifully refined.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
A step ahead of recent vintages
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairings
It pairs beautifully with a cut of beef or a leg of lamb when young, and with heartier meats served in sauce or even a hare à la royale after a few years in the cellar...
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Aromas of bay leaves and black and green olives. It has body and richness on the palate, yet retains a herbal note that lingers through the finish. This is an engaging, richly textured Cornas. It may well improve with age in the bottle.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Alain Voge joined his father on the family estate in 1958. Abandoning mixed farming, replanting abandoned hillsides, and selling directly by the bottle, he put the vineyard on track, with 12 hectares now cultivated organically and biodynamically. Regularly in the spotlight for his Cornas and Saint-Péray wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The 2022 Cornas Vieilles Vignes is darker and more intense than its counterparts, evoking aromas of violet, iris, and blackberry. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, layered, and structured, it features a dense, fleshy core of fruit, structured and velvety tannins, and an elegantly robust profile that culminates in a long, spicy finish. Aged for 20 months in barrels, 10% of which are new, this wine has great aging potential, with an expected lifespan of approximately 15 years.
About the estate:
Despite the weather challenges of 2021, General Manager Lionel Fraisse had a smile on his face when I rang the doorbell of the small tasting room in the village of Cornas. I thought I caught a glimpse of Madame Voge behind the curtains to my right, where she has continued to live since Alain’s death in 2020. There will be no Saint-Péray Ongrie starting in 2021, nor any sparkling Saint-Péray starting this year, says Fraisse, as these vineyards were devastated by frost and mildew. Furthermore, Fraisse stated that no decision had yet been made regarding the separate bottling of a 2020 Chapelle Saint Pierre and a Vieilles Fontaines. Fortunately, the 2019 vintages here are solid, with the 2019 Vieilles Fontaines (still in barrel at the time of my visit) particularly impressive. We took advantage of my visit to inquire about certain wines from 2011 and 2001; thus, the owners of these wines will find updated reviews in this report. This organic estate remains a fine source of Cornas and Saint-Péray.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The entire vineyard has been certified biodynamic since 2013. The estate has exceptional hillside vineyards, which are entirely worked by hand. The presence of old vines also contributes to producing wines with a strong personality. The Fleur de Crussol cuvée, located in the La Côte vineyard, comes from vines over 70 years old. Since the 2015 vintage, the Terres Boisées cuvée has borne the name of the plot from which it originates: Ongrie, situated on granitic alluvial soils. There is also a change for Les Vinsonnes, which becomes Les Côtes, named after this terroir located in the village of Mauves. For reds, Les Vieilles Fontaines comes from 80-year-old vines planted on weathered granite.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 16,5/20
About wine:
Dark berries, figs, ground coffee, and peppery notes. The palate is well-balanced, with fine, ripe tannins, good concentration, and a certain freshness of fruit. The well-balanced alcohol and subtle oak provide a pleasant framework for the wine. Alluring and of great purity.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92-94/100
About wine:
The 2022 Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes is made from grapes grown at altitudes ranging from 200 to 350 meters on granitic soils. Powerful yet refined, it bursts with ripe, intense black fruit, followed by notes of blueberry and hints of cedar, graphite, and subtle mineral nuances. Ripe yet polished tannins give excellent structure to this full-bodied and flavorful 2022 Cornas.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95-97/100
About wine:
Darker notes of redcurrant, blackcurrant, succulent flowers, violet, and peppery bouquet garni emerge from the 2022 Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes, another powerful and full-bodied Cornas with an excellent mid-palate, ripe and well-structured tannins, and a superb finish. At this stage, it bears a closer resemblance to the Vieilles Fontaines, except that it is slightly richer.
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