Blood, granite, roasted herb, forest, hung sausage and candied olive, lovely Cornas character evolving and coming theoughtthe dense fruit
Blood, granite, roasted herb, forest, hung sausage and candied olive, lovely Cornas character evolving and coming theoughtthe dense fruit
1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2021
Highly expressive, structure, smooth tannins, blackberry, black raspberry, spices, incense, hints of smoked meats come initially, continuing to coffee and dark chocolate. No decant needed.
Highly expressive, structure, smooth tannins, blackberry, black raspberry, spices, incense, hints of smoked meats come initially, continuing to coffee and dark chocolate. No decant needed.
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2018
Hands down my favorite Northern Rhone producer. Consistently spectacular.
Hands down my favorite Northern Rhone producer. Consistently spectacular.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2018
I knew it would be too young from the moment I pulled the bottle, but I just had to check in. On the nose I found smoky minerality, with wild herbs, crushed blackberry, white pepper and dried meats. Lifted textures greeted me on the palate, yet accentuated by saturating black fruits with hints of rosemary, black olive and a savory saline note. The finish resonated on tart blackberry with palate staining spiciness and young tannin. I can only imagine that time in the cellar will add body and softer textures, which would easily add a few more points to this score. For now, hands off--or decant for at least a few hours.
I knew it would be too young from the moment I pulled the bottle, but I just had to check in. On the nose I found smoky minerality, with wild herbs, crushed blackberry, white pepper and dried meats. Lifted textures greeted me on the palate, yet accentuated by saturating black fruits with hints of rosemary, black olive and a savory saline note. The finish resonated on tart blackberry with palate staining spiciness and young tannin. I can only imagine that time in the cellar will add body and softer textures, which would easily add a few more points to this score. For now, hands off--or decant for at least a few hours.
Apr 20th, 2017
Pretty and floral on the nose. Olivey and balcony on the nose. And pebbley mineral quality and a touch of garrigue.
Pretty and floral on the nose. Olivey and balcony on the nose. And pebbley mineral quality and a touch of garrigue.
Mar 23rd, 2016
Hi toned florals, red berries and smoked meat.
Hi toned florals, red berries and smoked meat.
May 28th, 2015
Seriously wound up. Stemmy and super dry. Mineral and stones. Not at all generous at the moment.
Seriously wound up. Stemmy and super dry. Mineral and stones. Not at all generous at the moment.
May 12th, 2015
Elegant fresh start will decant next bottle
Elegant fresh start will decant next bottle
Apr 26th, 2015
Stemmy, bold red fruit, lots of berry rich fruit, slightly smokey with this cured bacon and white pepper note! Loving it!
Stemmy, bold red fruit, lots of berry rich fruit, slightly smokey with this cured bacon and white pepper note! Loving it!
Feb 21st, 2015
30% whole cluster makes my nose happy. Old world funk. Yay!
30% whole cluster makes my nose happy. Old world funk. Yay!
Feb 1st, 2015
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
