M. Chapoutier
Les Arènes Cornas Syrah
Plenty of red fruit with a fun earthiness. I'm down.
Plenty of red fruit with a fun earthiness. I'm down.
Jul 2nd, 2016A very approachable, supple Cornas. Very good though with a gamey, slightly Bretty nose blowing off to reveal beautiful fruit and spice. As is often the case, Chapoutier hits the spot.
A very approachable, supple Cornas. Very good though with a gamey, slightly Bretty nose blowing off to reveal beautiful fruit and spice. As is often the case, Chapoutier hits the spot.
Jan 7th, 2016Taught, structured, and built for the long haul!
Taught, structured, and built for the long haul!
Sep 6th, 2015Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting
2012 - Tight and structured with firm tannins. Finish was a bit short.
2012 - Tight and structured with firm tannins. Finish was a bit short.
Jun 22nd, 2015The 10's are going through an interesting stage right now.
The 10's are going through an interesting stage right now.
Jul 4th, 2014The 2018 vintage, still young but with all the signs of a good bottle to cellar for a few more years; enjoyable now though, especially after proper aeration. Powerful Syrah at the moment.
The 2018 vintage, still young but with all the signs of a good bottle to cellar for a few more years; enjoyable now though, especially after proper aeration. Powerful Syrah at the moment.
Oct 12th, 2021Deep ruby, black raspberry and plum, vanilla, black pepper, spicy. Nice balance of acid, tannin and alcohol. Needs to decant a little to open up. At Chez Janou
Deep ruby, black raspberry and plum, vanilla, black pepper, spicy. Nice balance of acid, tannin and alcohol. Needs to decant a little to open up. At Chez Janou
Jun 13th, 2019