Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 03
Good full medium ruby. Superripe aromas of roasted cassis, maple syrup, bitter chocolate, mocha and menthol. Then thick, chewy and peppery, with an impression of very low acidity. Lush, palate-coating tannins nicely covered by fruit. This wine has an extremely high pH and seems less vibrant than the Cuvee des Coteaux. Michel notes that the wine came from withered, fletri grapes. It's a style that gives pleasure early, but you can't hold a wine like this for more than ten years, he said.
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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.