Johann Michel

Cornas Syrah

9.19 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

Nose is a little reticent but gives up cassis like extract (almost like it’s been pan-reduced), and deep rocky minerals. So inky and intense in the mouth. Clings like crazy. Lots of tannin to ensure development but really enjoyable now.

Nose is a little reticent but gives up cassis like extract (almost like it’s been pan-reduced), and deep rocky minerals. So inky and intense in the mouth. Clings like crazy. Lots of tannin to ensure development but really enjoyable now.

Jun 18th, 2018
Ron R
9.1

You know when you opened a wine that you shouldn't have: this is one such.
The initial barnyard nose evaporates, leaving the more familiar cherry and new leather notes.
As you experience this, you're reminded of its old-world sense of place. Big, bold tannins, depth and texture on the mid-palette. Oak treatment is well integrated. Finishes moderately sweet, with no sharp edges. Enjoyable at this point, but with 2 more years, this will come together nicely. If you have this vintage, hold them.

You know when you opened a wine that you shouldn't have: this is one such.
The initial barnyard nose evaporates, leaving the more familiar cherry and new leather notes.
As you experience this, you're reminded of its old-world sense of place. Big, bold tannins, depth and texture on the mid-palette. Oak treatment is well integrated. Finishes moderately sweet, with no sharp edges. Enjoyable at this point, but with 2 more years, this will come together nicely. If you have this vintage, hold them.

May 14th, 2017
Yolanda Ortiz De Arri

2012 vintage

Dec 18th, 2016
Lamar Hannah

Great food wine

Great food wine

Sep 10th, 2015
Larry Halff

Beaujolais? (In a good way.)

Beaujolais? (In a good way.)

Apr 15th, 2014
Luce Delhumeau

Luce had this 9 years ago

Luce had this 9 years ago

Dec 18th, 2014
Carsten Rudolph

Carsten had this a year ago

Carsten had this a year ago

Apr 6th, 2023
Alden Wahlstrom

Alden had this 9 years ago

Alden had this 9 years ago

Sep 22nd, 2015
Josh Shields

Josh had this 9 years ago

Josh had this 9 years ago

Mar 8th, 2015