CHORUS in a few words:
A collaboration between Vinedos de Contino, the oldest estate of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE), and Guillaume Thienpont, 4th generation winemaker in Pomerol (Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin).
Contino is located in Laserna, Rioja Alavesa, was one of the first estate in Rioja to adopt a château-style model inspired by Bordeaux (estate-grown fruit, estate bottling).
CHORUS was created as a one-off for the 5O years anniversary of Contino's acquisition by CVNE (1974-2024), but the results were so good that CHORUS will now be made every year.
The name CHORUS refers to a gathering of voices singing in unison, illustrated by Contino's terroir identity and the vision of Guillaume Thienpont, bringing Rioja and Pomerol together.
100% Tempranillo, from the oldest vines - 60 years average - of three distinct parcels of the Contino estate: Vina el Olivo (clay limestone), San Gregoria Encina (clay loam) an Don Vicente (red clay).
Only 3,000 bottles produced for the 2024, first vintage.
"A choral song in liquid form, with a Spanish voice and a French accent" - Victor Urrutia, CVNE
"The spirit of Rioja, the quiet precision of Pomerol, and the great joy of creating something new together" - Guillaume Thienpont
JAMES SUCKLING 97 POINTS - "The nose reveals dark fruits, crunchy blackberries and violets. The palate is well knitted, medium- to full-bodied with polished, velvety tannins that focus toward the finish. Fresh dark fruit is very well delineated throughout. The wine is cohesive, as well as a polished expression of the Contino vineyard. It is already drinkable but will certainly age gracefully. It has vivacity and elegance, along with a clear sense of structure and a long, persistent trail of fruit on the finish. This is a collaboration between Contino and Vieux Château Certan’s Guillaume Thienpont from Pomerol. It is pure tempranillo chosen from three different parcels within the Contino vineyard. Drink or hold."
A collaboration between Vinedos de Contino, the oldest estate of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE), and Guillaume Thienpont, 4th generation winemaker in Pomerol (Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin).
Contino is located in Laserna, Rioja Alavesa, was one of the first estate in Rioja to adopt a château-style model inspired by Bordeaux (estate-grown fruit, estate bottling).
CHORUS was created as a one-off for the 5O years anniversary of Contino's acquisition by CVNE (1974-2024), but the results were so good that CHORUS will now be made every year.
The name CHORUS refers to a gathering of voices singing in unison, illustrated by Contino's terroir identity and the vision of Guillaume Thienpont, bringing Rioja and Pomerol together.
100% Tempranillo, from the oldest vines - 60 years average - of three distinct parcels of the Contino estate: Vina el Olivo (clay limestone), San Gregoria Encina (clay loam) an Don Vicente (red clay).
Only 3,000 bottles produced for the 2024, first vintage.
"A choral song in liquid form, with a Spanish voice and a French accent" - Victor Urrutia, CVNE
"The spirit of Rioja, the quiet precision of Pomerol, and the great joy of creating something new together" - Guillaume Thienpont
JAMES SUCKLING 97 POINTS - "The nose reveals dark fruits, crunchy blackberries and violets. The palate is well knitted, medium- to full-bodied with polished, velvety tannins that focus toward the finish. Fresh dark fruit is very well delineated throughout. The wine is cohesive, as well as a polished expression of the Contino vineyard. It is already drinkable but will certainly age gracefully. It has vivacity and elegance, along with a clear sense of structure and a long, persistent trail of fruit on the finish. This is a collaboration between Contino and Vieux Château Certan’s Guillaume Thienpont from Pomerol. It is pure tempranillo chosen from three different parcels within the Contino vineyard. Drink or hold."
