So drinkable. Fully integrated and balanced with good acid and smooth tannins. Wood is present alongside berries and a slight hint of gaminess. Not overly complex or profound but a versatile wine for many dishes.
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Wow this is a very powerful wine. Black as ink, smooth as oil with a great range of detail and complexity. On the surface a lovely nose of dark fruit and spices, but "underneath the hood" dirty undertones of soil, blood and soya sauce. The taste is huge and with a very long finish. The alcohol is nicely balanced with a firm tannin structure. Eric and Joel Durand are described as "rising stars" in Cornas and I truly believe the hype. Unlike many young wines from Cornas, this wine is actually approachable now
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7/26/2023 - talid Likes this wine: 91 Points
So drinkable. Fully integrated and balanced with good acid and smooth tannins. Wood is present alongside berries and a slight hint of gaminess. Not overly complex or profound but a versatile wine for many dishes.
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12/7/2021 - RonniePiemonte wrote: 92 Points
Still going strong. Great with Burgers at the Guard House.
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2/1/2021 - RonniePiemonte wrote: 92 Points
Rich and elegant. Blackberries. Well done.
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12/5/2020 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice burst of blackberry and blueberry flavors up front, with some darker fig and pepper notes on the finish
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10/15/2018 - jtsejersen@gmail.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow this is a very powerful wine. Black as ink, smooth as oil with a great range of detail and complexity. On the surface a lovely nose of dark fruit and spices, but "underneath the hood" dirty undertones of soil, blood and soya sauce. The taste is huge and with a very long finish. The alcohol is nicely balanced with a firm tannin structure. Eric and Joel Durand are described as "rising stars" in Cornas and I truly believe the hype. Unlike many young wines from Cornas, this wine is actually approachable now
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