Grapes and Wine
Along with most wines produced in the northern Rhône, Cornas is a red wine made from the Syrah grape. Unlike other northern Rhône red wines, no addition of white grapes is permitted, and no white wines are produced. Any wines designated Cornas AOC will be made from 100% Syrah by law. Although growers could plant different grape varieties in Cornas, the appellation is planted exclusively with Syrah as any wine made from other grapes would have to be sold under a different label, probably Côtes du Rhône AOC and as a result would fetch a lower price.
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