Tardieu-Laurent

Coteaux Cornas Syrah

9.066 ratings
9.026 pro ratings
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

A whiff of high quality Syrah which goes without saying. More savoury than fruit driven and at 8 years, leathery. A trace of oak. Not near as fruity as high quality Australian Shiraz. Cornas - Earlier maturing than Hermitage on the opposite bank and to the north.

A whiff of high quality Syrah which goes without saying. More savoury than fruit driven and at 8 years, leathery. A trace of oak. Not near as fruity as high quality Australian Shiraz. Cornas - Earlier maturing than Hermitage on the opposite bank and to the north.

May 1st, 2024
Ed Lehrman

Right in the zone. Lush and wild and keeps you comin back.

Right in the zone. Lush and wild and keeps you comin back.

Jun 25th, 2019
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.3

Probably a bit past peak, but still deep, vibrant and peppery.

Probably a bit past peak, but still deep, vibrant and peppery.

Nov 21st, 2018
Matt

Pretty and clean, cooked black and bluefruits, cocoa, vanilla and baking spice, leather. Supple for Cornas, oak is prevalent and starting to integrate.

Pretty and clean, cooked black and bluefruits, cocoa, vanilla and baking spice, leather. Supple for Cornas, oak is prevalent and starting to integrate.

Nov 18th, 2017
Ed Lehrman

Middle age and absolutely singing.

Middle age and absolutely singing.

1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2017
Matt Duncan

Apple core attack. allspice, coriander seed finish. Melted dark chocolate richness with moderate sediment. Peculiar bivalve brininess emerges towards the end of the night.

Apple core attack. allspice, coriander seed finish. Melted dark chocolate richness with moderate sediment. Peculiar bivalve brininess emerges towards the end of the night.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2016
Brash Higgins

Unfiltered, coarse mouthfeel in a good way, started light and opened up peppery and smooth. Give it time in decanter. Earthy.

Unfiltered, coarse mouthfeel in a good way, started light and opened up peppery and smooth. Give it time in decanter. Earthy.

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2016
Neil Cornish

Love the crazy violet, purple flower aromatics. Totally wild. All that with balance and elegance

Love the crazy violet, purple flower aromatics. Totally wild. All that with balance and elegance

1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2015
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Deep garnet color with pronounced primary aromas of jammy black fruits and violets and strangely enough elderflower, secondary aromas of black truffles and smoke and savoury, meaty tertiary aromas. True #syrah #benchmarkwine long finish #cornas

Deep garnet color with pronounced primary aromas of jammy black fruits and violets and strangely enough elderflower, secondary aromas of black truffles and smoke and savoury, meaty tertiary aromas. True #syrah #benchmarkwine long finish #cornas

Jun 6th, 2017
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

blueberries, blackberries and strangely enough passion fruit, and gooseberries. Clearly #cornas #syrah #rhonerangers

blueberries, blackberries and strangely enough passion fruit, and gooseberries. Clearly #cornas #syrah #rhonerangers

Mar 5th, 2017