Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 01
Saturated purple-ruby. Superb, perfumed nose combines blackberry, gunflint, dark chocolate, black olive and spices, along with a whiff of meat; real essence of Cornas. Very concentrated and pure, with extravagant Cornas character and lovely inner-mouth aromatics. Round, full and dense; the dark berry flavors are perked up by olive and pepper notes that carry through to the very long finish. Tannins are ripe and chewy. A great showing today.
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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.