{"product_id":"domaine-thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard-2018","title":"Domaine Thierry Allemand Cornas Reynard 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Thierry Allemand’s 2018 Cornas Reynard is a sought-after expression of Syrah from one of the appellation’s most recognised granite slopes. Reynard is prized for wines that combine dark-fruited intensity with savoury complexity and the structure to develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect a deep, dark appearance, with aromas that may include black berries, pepper, violets and earthy, smoky nuances. On the palate, ripe fruit meets firm tannins and a mineral, savoury character, with the 2018 vintage’s warmth lending richness. With suitable cellaring, the wine should continue to evolve, gaining further complexity over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReynard is a steep, granite-rich hillside site in Cornas, where conditions favour concentrated Syrah. Thierry Allemand is known for hands-on work in the vineyards and a traditional, low-intervention cellar approach, including whole-cluster fermentation and ageing in older wooden casks. Specific harvest and élevage details for this bottle have not been provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at around 16–18°C with a little time in the glass. It pairs naturally with roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, game and mushroom dishes. Decanting for one to two hours can help open a young bottle; older bottles may benefit from gentler handling and a shorter time in the decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThierry Allemand has become one of Cornas’s defining independent vignerons, helping bring renewed attention to the appellation’s powerful, age-worthy Syrah. His small-scale domaine is particularly associated with carefully tended hillside vineyards and a restrained approach in the cellar. The Reynard bottling is among the estate’s best-known wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Thierry Allemand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55328017482065,"sku":"PS-16161993589116","price":343.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/domaine-thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard-2018-0.png?v=1792085456","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/domaine-thierry-allemand-cornas-reynard-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}