Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Mar 23
The 2004 Cornas from Clape might have cowed as it preceded two wines from the master, Thierry Allemand. But this bottle was perhaps the surprise package of the evening. Vibrant on the nose, it had the exuberance of a puppy that escaped from the back garden door. Menthol, black cherries, wild fennel and sage, the scents display exquisite delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with disarming balance, black cherries commingling with Christmas cake and fig, harmonious to the finish. Superb.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2055
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.