At a glance

Producer

Thierry Allemand

Region

Cornas, Northern Rhône, France

Grape variety

Syrah

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$80-$120

Tasting profile

Aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, black cherry), pepper, smoked meat, and soy; palate shows intense flavors with firm tannins and vibrant mineral notes

Evolution: Will gain more complexity, tertiary notes like leather, forest floor, and dried herbs over the next 5-10 years

At peak: Rich, nuanced, and well-integrated fruit and savory layers with silky tannins and lingering minerality

Structure

Acidity

Moderate to high, providing freshness and aging potential

Tannins

Firm and grippy, typical of Northern Rhône Syrah

Alcohol

Approx. 13.5-14.0%

Aging potential

Excellent, with 20+ years of aging potential in good cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2051

Optimal window

2024 to 2054

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Still developing complexity and structure; some tannins remain firm

Thierry Allemand's Cornas Reynard is a signature single-vineyard Syrah that balances power and finesse. The 2019 vintage's structure with prominent tannins and acidity supports prolonged aging. The early to mid-2020s will allow the wine to shed youthful austerity and blossom into a complex, expressive wine ideal for the 2030s.

Food pairing

Best with robust dishes like grilled lamb, game meats, beef stew, wild mushrooms, and aged cheeses

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To soften tannins and allow complex aromas to open

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Hand-harvesting, minimal intervention winemaking, use of natural indigenous yeasts, vineyard dry farmed, limited irrigation

Thierry Allemand is renowned for meticulous vineyard management with a focus on ecological balance and soil health. While not officially certified organic or biodynamic, the producer emphasizes sustainable farming practices including cover cropping, organic composting, and minimal chemical inputs. Winery energy use is moderate with efforts toward water conservation and low-intervention techniques that promote biodiversity. Overall, the sustainability score reflects a combination of traditional natural practices with modern environmental awareness.