Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 04
Good medium ruby. Expressive, superripe aromas of blackberry, strawberry, violet and chocolatey, spicy oak. Dense and sweet but also vinous and penetrating, with dark berry and spicy oak flavors and a distinctly saline quality. Generous, pliant and chewy. Finishes with sweet, very fine tannins and good peppery Cornas character. This is aged in 90% new barrels but the oak adds sweetness without overwhelming the wine's soil character.
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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.