June 23, 2022
Walls: Domaine Alain Voge’s evolution in 10 wines
Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Albéric Mazoyer
Appellation
Cornas
Varieties
Syrah (Shiraz)
Viticulture
Les Vieilles Vignes comes from syrah vineyards, more than 30 years old. Harvesting is manual, using 40 kg tubs.
Farming
Biodynamic and Certified Organic
Terroir
On decomposed granite slopes, also called “gore”.
Vineyard
Exclusively handgrown, 12 hectares of Syrah and Marsanne grapes, on the right bank of the Rhône, from Tournon to Saint-Péray. 6.5 ha of Syrah are planted on very decomposed granite slopes, locally called “gore”, among the finest in the area of the Cornas appellation.
Vinification
Vinification is done in stainless steel temperature controlled vats with daily pigeage and pump over.
Aging
18 to 20 months, 100% in casks (20% new).
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
New York
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Tasting Note
This is the oldest of the Domain’s wines, it was created during the 1970s to highlight the long-standing family vineyard. Vines for this wine are located in the heart of the appellation, facing those first replanted. Les Vieilles Vignes is a wine that reflects Voge's history and winemaking know-how.
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