Marcel Juge
Cornas Syrah
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Of the 3 Juge tonight this was the best. I love where 11 is at in general in the Northern Rhone. Soaring aromas of wet clay, deep black fruits, some black olive, some leather, earth, granite, stones, and so much more. Just a 9.5 on the nose alone. Palate is pure velvet. So complex and mineral with precision and purity. Dazzling finesse and places on the palate like a Burgundy as it is decidedly medium bodied. A dazzling wine.
Of the 3 Juge tonight this was the best. I love where 11 is at in general in the Northern Rhone. Soaring aromas of wet clay, deep black fruits, some black olive, some leather, earth, granite, stones, and so much more. Just a 9.5 on the nose alone. Palate is pure velvet. So complex and mineral with precision and purity. Dazzling finesse and places on the palate like a Burgundy as it is decidedly medium bodied. A dazzling wine.
Jul 9th, 2017
"Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A
My oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine heading my way
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A"
"Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A
My oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine heading my way
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Zip-A-Dee-A"
Fragrant flowers. Rocks. Elegant red and black fruit. Smoke. Subtle hint of meat. Soft soil. Beautiful.
Fragrant flowers. Rocks. Elegant red and black fruit. Smoke. Subtle hint of meat. Soft soil. Beautiful.
Jan 3rd, 2016
One way to blind a bottle. Fantastic stuff. Swore it was Allemand.
One way to blind a bottle. Fantastic stuff. Swore it was Allemand.
Oct 21st, 2015
Strangely smellig of Big Red chewing gum and candied strawberry.
Strangely smellig of Big Red chewing gum and candied strawberry.
Oct 16th, 2015
What a singular wine! All three syrahs this evening are, but none more than juge. This btl was not shy at all and the classic calling card campfire was so strong. The wine is open now, but some youthful Syrah plum still remains under the sauvage.
What a singular wine! All three syrahs this evening are, but none more than juge. This btl was not shy at all and the classic calling card campfire was so strong. The wine is open now, but some youthful Syrah plum still remains under the sauvage.
Jul 11th, 2018
Drinking perfectly! A beautiful and classic style that immediately brought a beaming smile to my face. Incredible balance of power and delicacy, fruity freshness and elegant polish. Truly great!
Drinking perfectly! A beautiful and classic style that immediately brought a beaming smile to my face. Incredible balance of power and delicacy, fruity freshness and elegant polish. Truly great!
Feb 8th, 2016