Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Sep 19
Vivid magenta. Potent, spice-accented black and blue fruit, spicecake and floral aromas show outstanding clarity and pick up a vibrant mineral nuance with air. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering finely chiseled bitter cherry, blueberry and salty olive flavors that deepen and spread out steadily on the back half. Finishes sweet and impressively long, displaying repeating spiciness and harmonious tannins.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2033
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Joe Czerwinski - 28 Dec 18
The 2016 Cornas l'Elegance du Caillou boasts seductive aromas of cracked pepper, crushed stone, muddled mint and red plum. Harmonious and composed from start to finish, there's nothing out of place in this full-bodied wine that boasts ripe, fine-grained tannins and ample length. It should drink well for 10-12 years.
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2028
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.