{"product_id":"cornas-domaine-de-lorient-2021","title":"Cornas, Domaine de Lorient 2021","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"935f0568-fb34-40a4-8777-3b654dd50331\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-219\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69eb26cd-7c34-83eb-9b36-31016c7becf3-51\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-220\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4055657a-60aa-4214-98be-130aeb5abce7\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eDomaine de Lorient is a small family run estate in the northern Rhône, working across parcels in Cornas and Saint Péray on the right bank of the Rhône Valley. In Cornas, the domaine sources fruit from small holdings spread across the steep granitic slopes of the appellation’s natural amphitheatre, predominantly mid to upper hillside sites where shallow decomposed granite soils dominate and naturally restrict vigour. These south and south east facing slopes are among the most extreme terroirs in the Northern Rhône, producing Syrah with natural concentration, firm structure and a distinctly mineral profile. The estate works in a relatively restrained style for Cornas, focusing on clarity of fruit and balance rather than overt extraction, with a cellar approach designed to preserve aromatic definition and composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e2021 in the Northern Rhône was a more classical and cooler season, with lower yields, slower ripening and naturally higher acidity compared to recent warmer vintages. In Cornas this translated into wines where finesse and aromatic lift took priority over sheer density, with a greater emphasis on balance and tannin management during vinification. The Domaine de Lorient Cornas reflects this profile, showing a more restrained and finely tuned expression of the appellation. Fermentation is carried out in open top vats with gentle extraction adapted to the vintage, including partial whole cluster depending on parcel selection to enhance aromatic complexity and freshness. Elevage takes place in French oak barrels with a measured proportion of new oak, supporting structure without dominating the fruit. The wine shows black cherry, blackberry and dark plum, with violet florals, black pepper and a subtle smoked, savoury edge. The palate is dense but controlled, with firm yet refined tannins, fresh acidity and a long, linear finish that emphasises precision over raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eFrance, Northern Rhône, Cornas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eVintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e2021\/2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eStyle \u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eStructured, precise, mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e75cl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eWinemaking \u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003ePartial whole cluster fermentation depending on parcel and vintage, fermentation in open top vats with gentle extraction adapted to the cooler 2021 season, followed by élevage in French oak barrels with a moderate proportion of new oak, focused on balance, aromatic lift and structured finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2428\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNotes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2428\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eSustainable Viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Lorient","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":55535309291896,"sku":"CORNAS-21-LOR-RED","price":57.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2022","offer_id":55535309324664,"sku":"CORNAS-22-LOR-RED","price":62.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/6070\/8993\/files\/Cornas_Lorient.png?v=1776678651","url":"https:\/\/sipwines.shop\/products\/cornas-domaine-de-lorient-2021","provider":"SipWines Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}