Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 02
Deep ruby-purple. Aromas of roasted black fruits and bitter chocolate. Voluminous and sweet, with black fruit, black pepper and menthol notes. Obviously low in acidity (due to some shriveling of the grapes) but not at all flat. A powerful wine that finishes with big, tarry, slightly tough tannins. Needs five years in the bottle.
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Cornas Vineyard Fine Wine

Cornas

Cornas, a prestigious Northern Rhône appellation, is famous for bold, robust Syrah wines. Grown on steep, sun-drenched slopes, these wines are known for their intensity and depth, featuring flavours of dark berries, black pepper, smoked meat, and earthy notes, with strong tannins and excellent ageing potential. Cornas focuses exclusively on 100% Syrah, with granite soils adding to its complexity. Top producers include Domaine Auguste Clape, Thierry Allemand, and Domaine Alain Voge, all celebrated for expressing Cornas's unique terroir.