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Where is Cornas wine from?

Cornas is a red wine from Cornas, in Northern Rhône, Rhône Valley, France. It is an AOC wine made from Syrah.

Cornas wine label
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Cornas at a glance

ClassificationAOC
AppellationCornas
StyleRed wine
GrapeSyrah
Village or townCornas
SubregionNorthern Rhône
RegionRhône Valley
CountryFrance
Coordinates44.9639, 4.8483

Cornas

Cornas, Rhône Valley, France

AOC

Pure Syrah from sun-baked granite terraces

Appellation
Cornas
Grapes
Syrah

Cornas is one of the smallest appellations of the Rhône Valley and makes only red wine from 100% Syrah. Its name is often said to come from a Celtic word for burnt earth, a nod to its hot terraced slopes. The AOC was created in 1938.

Producers to know

  • Domaine Auguste Clape
  • Domaine Thierry Allemand
  • Domaine Alain Voge
  • Jean-Luc Colombo
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Cornas: questions and answers

Where is Cornas wine from?

Cornas is a red wine from Cornas, in Northern Rhône, Rhône Valley, France. It is an AOC wine made from Syrah.

Which country is Cornas from?

Cornas is from France, in the Rhône Valley wine region.

What grape is Cornas made from?

Cornas is made from Syrah.

Is Cornas a red or a white wine?

Cornas is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Cornas?

Producers to know include Domaine Auguste Clape, Domaine Thierry Allemand, Domaine Alain Voge and Jean-Luc Colombo.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.