Domaine Courbis Cornas La Sabarotte 2021
Domaine Courbis Cornas La Sabarotte 2013 is the multi award-winning flagship wine from Courbis - the epitome of fine Cornas showing chocolate and smoky fruit intensity with a silky suppleness on the palate.
Domaine Courbis dates from the 16th century and has been handed down from father to son since the start of the 20th century, and is now under the dynamic partnership of two brothers, Laurent responsible for winemaking and Dominique who looks after the vineyards. The latter are planted on steep terrassed hillsides facing south and west, and currently extend to 32 hectares situated around the villages of Châteaubourg and Cornas.
| RRP | £75.50 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Serve with | Game and mature cheese |
| Grapes | Syrah 100% |
| Body | E |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | No |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | Yes |
| Biodynamic | No |
Domaine Courbis dates from the 16th century and has been handed down from father to son since the start of the 20th century. It is now under the dynamic partnership of two brothers: Laurent, who is responsible for winemaking, and Dominique who looks after the 35-hectare vineyard. The estate includes eight hectares in Cornas, five hectares in Saint-Joseph Blanc and 19 hectares in Saint-Joseph Rouge, in the communes of Châteaubourg and Cornas. The vines are planted on steep granite hillsides and their polished wines are wonderful examples of modern vinification blended with traditional viticulture and top-quality terroir. The Domaine Courbis wines are of extremely high quality and are consistently met with worldwide acclaim.
