Chante-Perdrix draws its uniqueness from the alliance of two complementary terroirs. One, rooted in the historic heart of the village of Cornas, carries the memory and soul of the appellation. The other, perched at 400 meters in altitude on the upper limit of the appellation, gives the wine striking freshness and vibrant minerality shaped by elevation. The steep slopes of Cornas, facing East and South-East, form a natural ampitheatre bathed in sunlight, offering the vines precious protection from cold winds. Rooted in soils of highly decomposed granite, known locally as gores, and in dizzying terraces supported by sturdy stone walls, the vines draw their strength from this harsh, mineral terroir. Cornas is the last appellation in the Rhône valley where these distinctive granites are found, true markers of its identity. 

The grapes are harvested by hand and placed in palox. Once destemmed, the berries are transferred by gravity, using small vats, into truncated stainless-steel tanks. Gentle extraction is carried out mainly during the early stages of fermentation, through carefully measured pump-overs and punch-downs. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 20% of which are new, allowing for a gradual refinement of the tannins. 3 months before bottling, the final blend is assembled in stainless-steel tanks to perfect the wine's balance and cohesion. 

The color is an intense garnet red. In its youth, this wine has strong blackcurrant aromas. With time, the fruit aromas gradually fade, giving the way to hints of pepper and liquorice. The palate is structured and has the strongly-defined flavors that are typical from this “terroir.”

Marked by a dry winter, the 2023 vintage benefited from a milder spring, which helped the vines withstand the intense summer heat. Despite limited yields, the harvest, beginning in late August, produced healthy, high quality grapes, promising balanced and expressive wines. 

Pair this wine with pigeon pie with a red wine reduction.