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Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - This is reference-quality, head-spinning Cornas and one of the better wines I've had, period. This poured a beautiful translucent ruby from a pristine bottle, and I knew it was going to be sensational from moment one. The super-expressive nose shows the purest aromas of red berries, iron, and smoke with just a hint of its three decades of development. The palate is of the same character -- a suave, middleweight version of Syrah, but with bold fruit, cavernous depth, and emerging tertiary notes. The palate is still all about the pure fruit, although subtle savory/meaty notes, a noticeable mineral component, and dried herbs and fruits add complexity. Although the balance is impeccable, there are a few sharp edges -- some rusticity -- but that only adds to the experience. If there's a nit, it's that this could use a touch more mid-palate intensity, but that sort of hair-splitting is not terribly useful when the wine is this good. This wine remains very fresh, is in zero danger of fading, and may yet improve.

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