Wednesday 17 February 2016

France – Vignerons de Correns Vallon Sourn 2013



Domaine and vineyard
The Cave coopérative de Correns was born in 1935. Its territory covers an area ranging from dell'Argens valley, skirting the village of Correns and continues up to the plateau at the foot of Mount Bessillon. As per nowadays it counts as adherents 30 wine producers, 10 of which live exclusively of viticulture.
In ancient times the cave was called "L'Amicale", in constant confrontation with the other Cave of the country, known as "The Fraternelle". A classic story, with so much politics in the background rather than true differences on wine. Rivalry that cease to exist after World War II, when, even in this small village, right and left make peace and come together in a single manufacturing and commercial reality.
The work in the vineyard of the participating to the cooperative is historically routed to the quality and continuous improvement of grapes and wines made from it. A process fully respectful of the nature that culminates in 1997 with the transition to organic farming.
The 150 hectares of the Cooperative vineyards are planted on an area particularly suited to the production of white wines that have always been the flag of this area. The plots around the village, characterized by tuff-calcareous soil, give the best cuvées, thanks to a special microclimate.
Nevertheless, the cooperative offers a vast and varied range of products for color, quality and typicality that make it competitive in the markets.
The wine
The Vallon Sourn is one of the small wonders of Correns. A microclimate nestled between the cliffs and the river Argens. A little corner of paradise where you can admire the beauty of nature and find a bit of coolness during the hot summer days.
The Vallon Sourn 2013 is a blend of international grape varieties, with a strong base of Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine undergoes a passage in oak barrels before bottling and the marketing.


Tasting Note


Date
27 September 2015


Wine name
VALLON SOURN
Vintage
2013
Nation
France
Region
Provence
AOC-DOC
Cotes de Provence
Grape Varieties
80 % Syrah
20 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Serving temperature
18° C
Alcohol
13,5
Price (in euro)
11
SO2 (in mg/l)
Nd






Visual Examination
Taste analysis
Limpidity
Limpid
Body
Full
Color
Ruby red
Balance
Balanced
Consistency
Quite consistent
Soft sensations
Warm, Quite Soft
Effervescence
//
Hard sensations
Quite Tannic


Flavors intensity
Scarcely Intense
Olfactory analysis
Flavours
Red fruits, mulberry, cassis
Aroma intensity
Quite Intense

Vanilla
Complexity
Quite Complex
Finish/Persistence
Quite Persistent
Quality
Quite Fine
Overall evaluations
Aromas
Red fruits, mulberry, cassis
Development
Ready


Harmony
Harmonious

Food and wine pairings
The wine holds up well pairing with game, red meats cooked in sauce and cheese or. Try it with Angus steak cooked on vine shoots.
It is a blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon that undergoes a transition in barriques, so, to the usual hints of red fruits typical of these grapes, add the vanilla notes of wood and even sweeter tannins. A wine that accompanies the meal nicely even though I think the passage in barrels takes away some of their authenticity to these grapes, turning them towards a more common taste.

Official website: www.vigneronsdecorrens.fr

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