Tasting Notes

93-94
Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Jul 19
Glass-staining violet color. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and peony scents are complemented by a hint of exotic spices. Offers deeply concentrated, palate-staining black/blue fruit preserve flavors that show excellent depth and clarity. Licorice and olive paste notes build in the glass. Sweet, focused and energetic on the extremely long, smoky finish, which echoes the blue fruit note and is given shape by fine-grained, harmonious tannins. (made with 50% whole clusters)
Drinking Date:
17
Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 06 Nov 18
Cask sample. Tasted blind. Strongly reductive nose making this difficult to assess – pungently rubbery. The palate has loads of rich black fruit with a long, leathery note to finish suggesting there is good quality in store. Very speculative score. (RH)
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2032
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.