Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Syrah
Tasting notes
Saturated ruby in color, this wine opens with smoke- and spice-accented aromas of cherry and dark berries, layered with hints of candied flowers and licorice. The palate is supple and broad, delivering plush blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that evolve with air, gaining sweetness and depth. A touch of floral pastille emerges on the persistent finish, which displays excellent clarity and smooth, finely integrated tannins.
More About The Winery
Domaine Alain Voge is one of the benchmark estates of the Northern Rhône, deeply rooted in Cornas and Saint-Péray. The estate was established in the early 20th century and gained recognition under Alain Voge, who took over in 1958 and played a key role in restoring the reputation of Cornas and reviving the white wines of Saint-Péray. His work focused on meticulous vineyard management and a strong commitment to expressing terroir.
Today, the domaine covers around a dozen hectares across Cornas and Saint-Péray, cultivated organically and following biodynamic principles. The winemaking philosophy is precise and traditional, with careful fruit selection, gentle extraction, and restrained use of oak to preserve freshness, purity, and structure.
In Saint-Péray, the wines are primarily made from Marsanne, sometimes complemented by Roussanne, producing textured, mineral-driven whites with floral aromatics and excellent ageing potential. Now led by Lionel Fraisse, Domaine Alain Voge continues to craft elegant, terroir-focused wines that stand among the finest expressions of both Cornas and Saint-Péray.