Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 03
(a selection from older vines) Medium ruby. Tighter, more restrained aromas of blackberry, mint and bitter chocolate. Dense and spicy in the mouth, with complex, expressive notes of black fruits, minerals, licorice and pepper. Tannins are firm but even and ripe. May ultimately merit an outstanding rating.
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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.