Jay Kline

9.5

First, the Gentaz and now, Verset?! Be still my beating heart! Noël Verset is a freaking legend. His first vintage was during the period of peace between the first and second world war which means, for most of his career, Cornas was a tough place to make a living making wine. It wasn’t until the 1990’s that things began to turn around and by that time, Noël was in his 70’s. Talk about perseverance. By the time he made this 1996 vintage, he had already started selling off some of his vineyards and by 2006, he was done making wine altogether. 

And this 1996? It is lighter in color than the other wines in the Cornas line-up; almost a pale garnet with a transparent core. The nose is just crazy. I just wanted to smell it for the rest of the night. Wild mixed berries, dried purple flowers, garrigue, tobacco, and coffee. This was a Cornas of elegance and thinner on the palate relative to the Allemand and Clape. Long finish. Divine with venison, umami bomb, potato and pearl onion. Drinking very well now and could hold for longer but why? — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes, aged on lees for 9 months. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and lemon citrus with notes of pepper and spice. Medium+ finish, chalky, vivid acidity and ends with mineral spice. Nice! — 7 months ago

Jeanette Bangs

9.0

« Les Darons » 🍷 et Bœuf Bourguignon avec les enfants - magnifique - joyeux Noël🎄 — a year ago

J Choi

9.5

Very nice — 5 months ago

Luiz schwarcz

9.5

2016 delicious — 5 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

Hol lee fahh this is great! — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

From a small Champagne house, blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, pale lemon gold color with aromas of citrus, floral and biscuit notes, fine bubbles and light mousse. On the palate flavors of crisp apples, pear, peach and lemon notes, savory mineral and honey. Long ending with fruit and slight toasty biscuit character. — a year ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

Richness, bready and toasted pear. ? celery with vibrant acidity — 4 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2011 | In praise of the cooperatives ☺️ This wine from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Abouriou was really hard when young. And now after 12 years it reveals its qualities: cherries and spices in smell, smooth velvety taste, very vibrant and still with tannins present. It gives joy. Paired with spaghetti garlic, anchovies and parsley. — 6 months ago

Chris A

9.0

An absolutely smooth and well put together bubbly - just wow. Perfect on the nose and smooth brioche from start to finish. Santé! — 10 months ago