Love FBalthazar’s Chaillot Cornas but never had his SS offering. I’d rather catch most SS wines in their youth to not roll the dice and get them super fresh.
Splash decanted; followed over two days.
Deep purple in the glass with hallmark Cornas aromatics…smoked meat, charcoal, dark potpourri/florals, cassis, blackberries. On the palate, the typical Cornas rusticity is more elegant, with peppered black fruits, sweet smoke, mocha, savory spices. It undoubtedly has a very “pure” profile, showing Syrah without any sort of mask. Good acid and tannin. Day two showed the mid-palate lose steam a bit, which isn’t a big surprise. Lovely bottle. If I could guarantee its evolution, this seemed like it would cruise another 7-10yrs, but who knows with SS!
Love FBalthazar’s Chaillot Cornas but never had his SS offering. I’d rather catch most SS wines in their youth to not roll the dice and get them super fresh.
Splash decanted; followed over two days.
Deep purple in the glass with hallmark Cornas aromatics…smoked meat, charcoal, dark potpourri/florals, cassis, blackberries. On the palate, the typical Cornas rusticity is more elegant, with peppered black fruits, sweet smoke, mocha, savory spices. It undoubtedly has a very “pure” profile, showing Syrah without any sort of mask. Good acid and tannin. Day two showed the mid-palate lose steam a bit, which isn’t a big surprise. Lovely bottle. If I could guarantee its evolution, this seemed like it would cruise another 7-10yrs, but who knows with SS!
May 19th, 2026
Mag. Juicy and forward red and purple fruit tones with floral, game and olive notes that emerge with air. Don’t think this will fill out much over time, more of a short term drinker
Mag. Juicy and forward red and purple fruit tones with floral, game and olive notes that emerge with air. Don’t think this will fill out much over time, more of a short term drinker
Sep 27th, 2022
Um...why don't I drink more Syrah??🤔 fertile soil, black berry fruit, tapenade, harmony.
Um...why don't I drink more Syrah??🤔 fertile soil, black berry fruit, tapenade, harmony.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2017
I love how obviously delicious this wine is. The nuance and layers are so easy to wrap your head around yet offer poise and refinement. Fucking awesome every time. Bottles vary a touch but who cares its balanced and hedonistically appealing.
I love how obviously delicious this wine is. The nuance and layers are so easy to wrap your head around yet offer poise and refinement. Fucking awesome every time. Bottles vary a touch but who cares its balanced and hedonistically appealing.
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2017
Silky, polished feel with a killer nose showing a deep mineral, meat, iron, olive, berry, spice & violet aromas
Silky, polished feel with a killer nose showing a deep mineral, meat, iron, olive, berry, spice & violet aromas
Aug 7th, 2024
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
