Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Mar 16
Dark purple. Pungent cherry pit, blueberry, olive and violet aromas are complemented by hints of peppery spices, woodsmoke and smoky minerals. Succulent and expansive on the palate, offering gently sweet, deeply concentrated black and blue fruit flavors and a licorice pastille quality. Concentrated yet surprisingly lively and precise, finishing with superb clarity, slow-building tannins and serious, fruit-driven persistence.
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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.