The Cornas vineyards grow on the right bank of the Rhône, on the eastern slopes of the Massif Central.

The steep, East Southeast-facing slopes form a natural amphitheatre, protecting the vines from cold winds. Syrah is the appellation’s only authorised grape variety, expressing its full strength and power in this terroir.

The Cornas vineyards date back to ancient times. The terraced plantings and earliest-known “chaillées” (dry stone walls) supporting them were, in all likelihood, the work of the Romans. The first written evidence of vineyards in the area dates back to the 10th century, when the Canon of Viviers mentioned in his writings that the church in Cornas was “surrounded by vines”. Further documents dating from 1763 mention the “powerful wines” produced in the village. Cornas was awarded appellation status in 1938.