Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Domaine de Saint Pierre Cornas Syrah
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
2017 vintage. Cornas Domaine Saint-Pierre, owned by Jaboulet since 1996 apparently ( amazing that they kept buying vineyards during a period where the wines were not up to standard). Today however, Caroline Frey has put the bar high, and we cannot tolerate anything but excellence from her own vineyards. This 2017 surely delivers. Impressive nose with blackberry, cassis and spices combined with an intense minerality. Layers of juicy black fruits and spices in a powerful frame of ripe tannin, with a long mineral finish. Should age beautifully for a few decades.
2017 vintage. Cornas Domaine Saint-Pierre, owned by Jaboulet since 1996 apparently ( amazing that they kept buying vineyards during a period where the wines were not up to standard). Today however, Caroline Frey has put the bar high, and we cannot tolerate anything but excellence from her own vineyards. This 2017 surely delivers. Impressive nose with blackberry, cassis and spices combined with an intense minerality. Layers of juicy black fruits and spices in a powerful frame of ripe tannin, with a long mineral finish. Should age beautifully for a few decades.
Nov 22nd, 2022
Not as tannic and structured as I had expected, this was past its prime with all tertiary aromas and barely perceptible tannins and acid structure.
Not as tannic and structured as I had expected, this was past its prime with all tertiary aromas and barely perceptible tannins and acid structure.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2018
Vintage is 1999. Lots of tart acid & tannin left, but fruit is mostly faded to orange peel. Nose has some nuances, but Mrs S won't be pleased.
Vintage is 1999. Lots of tart acid & tannin left, but fruit is mostly faded to orange peel. Nose has some nuances, but Mrs S won't be pleased.
1 person found it helpfulJun 6th, 2015
Tart Dark Fruit, Smokey, Salty, Damp Earth, just the right touch of Barnyard, Herbal-Sage, Thyme, Tomato Leaf... Very well balanced. Masculine, but with a touch of femininity... (Like a well-groomed Man!) Held up beautifully the 2nd day too👍👍👍👏👏👏 #DomaineDeSaintPierre #Cornas #2009 #PaulJabouletAine
Tart Dark Fruit, Smokey, Salty, Damp Earth, just the right touch of Barnyard, Herbal-Sage, Thyme, Tomato Leaf... Very well balanced. Masculine, but with a touch of femininity... (Like a well-groomed Man!) Held up beautifully the 2nd day too👍👍👍👏👏👏 #DomaineDeSaintPierre #Cornas #2009 #PaulJabouletAine
1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2015Vintage is 1999. Although fruit is a bit faded the wine still has spice & intriguing minerality.
Vintage is 1999. Although fruit is a bit faded the wine still has spice & intriguing minerality.
1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2014Showing the infirmities of age, alas. I can relate.
Showing the infirmities of age, alas. I can relate.
Feb 19th, 2017Loaded with blue fruit. Heavy on the oak but should subside with some time. Nice balance here otherwise, fruit & acid. Modernly styled, not what I want in a Cornas but certainly a well made wine. Parker's tasting note said it reminded him of Noel Verset from the 70's and early 80's. While I haven't experienced a Verset that old it seems like a bit of a stretch.
Loaded with blue fruit. Heavy on the oak but should subside with some time. Nice balance here otherwise, fruit & acid. Modernly styled, not what I want in a Cornas but certainly a well made wine. Parker's tasting note said it reminded him of Noel Verset from the 70's and early 80's. While I haven't experienced a Verset that old it seems like a bit of a stretch.
Oct 28th, 2016
2012 Vintage, a bit cloudy in the glass, dark ruby, palate: black dark fruit, spice, baking spices, tobacco, chocolate beans, vanilla, meaty, medium plus tannin, medium acidity, tannin is there for longer time, can be aged longer. After taste, medium plus, the spices still peak behind the tongue for a long time. Let's have some duck breast!!!!
2012 Vintage, a bit cloudy in the glass, dark ruby, palate: black dark fruit, spice, baking spices, tobacco, chocolate beans, vanilla, meaty, medium plus tannin, medium acidity, tannin is there for longer time, can be aged longer. After taste, medium plus, the spices still peak behind the tongue for a long time. Let's have some duck breast!!!!
Apr 27th, 2016
Super meaty charcuterie notes showing well
Super meaty charcuterie notes showing well
Sep 28th, 2015