Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 23 Jan 26
The 1999 Cornas leaves me a bit perplexed. It comes across quite herbaceous on the nose, with melted tar, cracked black pepper and pencil shavings. The palate is decidedly old-school in style, but for me, this is just too stemmy, which detracts from the purity and finesse. I am a huge fan of Verset, but this bottle is a bit rough around the edges.
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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.