Robert Michel

La Geynale Cornas Syrah

9.2157 ratings

9.385 pro ratings

Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France

Syrah

Lamb

Top Notes For

9.4

From a leaking bottle still great . Gamey animal notes with red and black fruits minerals spice and some tannins . A old school master piece!

From a leaking bottle still great . Gamey animal notes with red and black fruits minerals spice and some tannins . A old school master piece!

May 28th, 2019

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

Lovely. Still young. A bit hard in tannic structure

Lovely. Still young. A bit hard in tannic structure

Jun 20th, 2018

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Was killer for 1.5 hours and then took a slight dive down.

Was killer for 1.5 hours and then took a slight dive down.

May 10th, 2018

Michael Madrigale

Sommelier/Wine Director Bar Boulud, Epicerie Boulud, Boulud Sud

9.6

What lacks in cleanliness makes up for in soul.

What lacks in cleanliness makes up for in soul.

3 people found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2014

9.5

What a bottle of wine...this really tells a story....Emily and I noticed the wine change flavours at least 4 times over the 2 hours we've been drinking it.....prunes/figs, hint of chocolate.....light spice and definite blackberry taste.....absolutely fabulous!!!

What a bottle of wine...this really tells a story....Emily and I noticed the wine change flavours at least 4 times over the 2 hours we've been drinking it.....prunes/figs, hint of chocolate.....light spice and definite blackberry taste.....absolutely fabulous!!!

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2015

Sommelier/Wine Director Mas Farmhouse & Mas Grillade

9.5

Cofermented with Dr Pepper. 1989 Robert Michel Cornas.

Cofermented with Dr Pepper. 1989 Robert Michel Cornas.

1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2013

Master Sommelier

9.0

Finally uncoiling a bit. Still tight as can be, but better than a bottle from a year ago.

Finally uncoiling a bit. Still tight as can be, but better than a bottle from a year ago.

May 13th, 2017

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.4

Leather, smoke, charred meat & tannic.
Old school Cornas from the now retired master!

Leather, smoke, charred meat & tannic.
Old school Cornas from the now retired master!

Dec 22nd, 2015

Andrew Fortgang

9.4

With Higgins cassoulet so delicious. Pork, wine, Higgins... It's a Portland thing. Gonna lock this in the cellar for 5 more years after today.

With Higgins cassoulet so delicious. Pork, wine, Higgins... It's a Portland thing. Gonna lock this in the cellar for 5 more years after today.

Dec 16th, 2015

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.4

Rustic in all the right ways.

Rustic in all the right ways.

Nov 28th, 2015