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Cave de Tain - Cornas Arènes Sauvages 2020

Cornas|Red wine

3.5/5 (2 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

1*Étoile

Hachette

91/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Syrah

complex

crunchy

"Everything you'd expect from a Cornas—and even more!"

“Fifty-year-old vines and 16 months of aging in oak have given rise to this cuvée, which displays a confident balance and rich nuance, with an open nose of raspberry jelly, violet candy, and black pepper, underscored by toasty and caramelized notes from the oak. This lovely expressiveness continues on the palate, which is round and concentrated, enlivened by a subtle menthol-like freshness and supported by powerful tannins with a promising firmness.” (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

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Estate

Cave de Tain

Vintage

Arènes Sauvages

Vintage

2020

Designation

Cornas

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Granite plains, terraced hillsides

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Selection of old vines, traditional maceration in concrete tanks at 28°C, regular pumping over using a pomace sprinkler and three rackings early in maceration, keeping the tanks warm for three weeks after alcoholic fermentation with regular tastings to determine the racking date, racking the free-run juice “hot” into oak barrels before malolactic fermentation in oak

Livestock Farming

In 400-liter oak barrels that had held 4 wines (27%) and in Burgundy-style barrels of 228 liters made of new oak (37%), that had held 1 wine (27%), 3 wines (3%), and 5 wines (6%)

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A deep, intense red color with violet highlights

Nose

Intense and complex, with notes of garrigue herbs, black fruits preserved in alcohol, and a hint of roasted character from aging in oak barrels

Palate

Well-balanced with notes of pepper, licorice, blueberries, and blackcurrants; a creamy yet elegant tannic structure with a very long finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with hearty meats such as grilled rib roast or game in sauce, aged cheeses, and chocolate desserts...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

The winery now has a fermentation facility large enough to vinify the grapes it receives and produce its wide range of wines. It stands on equal footing with the region’s best producers. In Hermitage—the pride of the members, who can count on the vineyard plots bequeathed by founder Gambert de Loche—the Epsilon cuvée is impressive. With a limited production (1,500 bottles), it is a great wine that every discerning wine lover should have in their cellar.

Decanter

Rated Estate Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Fifty-year-old vines and 16 months of aging in oak have given rise to this cuvée, which boasts a confident balance and rich nuances, with an open nose of raspberry jelly, violet candy, and black pepper, underscored by toasty and caramelized notes from the oak. This lovely expressiveness continues on the palate, which is round and concentrated, enlivened by a subtle menthol-like freshness and supported by powerful tannins with a promising firmness.

About the estate:

Founded in 1933 by Louis Gambert de Loche, the high-quality Tain-l'Hermitage cooperative winery has 310 members and, with more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards, produces approximately 50% of the wines from the northern Rhône Valley on its own. It also owns 26 hectares of its own vineyards, including 21 hectares in Hermitage. A trusted name in the region, the winery acquired brand-new production facilities in 2014, enabling it to expand its range of single-vineyard selections.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

As the largest cooperative winery in the northern Rhône, the Cave de Tain is a must-see for tourists visiting the region, if only because it has a large parking lot located at the foot of Hermitage Hill, offering a panoramic view all the way down the slope. The wines cover nearly all of the region’s appellations—with the exception of Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie—in a range of quality levels and styles. Collectively, the members cultivate just under 30 hectares of Hermitage, making them the second-largest landowner in that appellation. The entry-level wines are often pleasant and well-made, offering good value for the price, while some of the top-tier cuvées are ripe and oaky—perhaps even offering too much of both for some consumers.

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Rated "Recommended"

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

A refined nose of dark fruits, plums, herbs, and mild spices. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Full-bodied and dense, yet it retains a refined character throughout its aging. Good texture and structure, with a flavorful finish. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

A step above the rest, the 2020 Cornas Arènes Sauvages offers a whole new level of purity and precision. Blackberries, violets, ripe cherries, spices, and hints of meat come together to create a medium-bodied to full-bodied wine of remarkable purity and precision. It will age for about 10 to 12 years and is exceptional.

Customer Rating

3.5/5

based on 2 reviews

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