September 5, 2013 - This Cornas has a nice dark ruby color with a slightly lighter rim. It has aromas of damp earth, dark fruit, and wood. The wine tastes of tart cherries, figs, and blackberries. There is also a little herbiness and oakiness present. It is medium bodied, well structured, and has a silky mouthfeel. The finish is moderate with well integrated tannins. The bottle is mature and ready to drink.
I enjoyed this Syrah, but unfortunately it got lost among the aged Bordeaux's and more intense Napa Cabs that were also poured.
May 23, 2013 - Lovely aromas of earth, sun baked bramble, blackberry and violet. Medium bodied, well balanced with fresh black fruit, dusty mid palate and a slightly peppery finish.
April 6, 2013 - Eye: dark garnet color. Nose: cherries, smoke, pepper. Palate: smooth, good structure, MC fruit, elegant, medium body, long finish, slightly peppery.
December 12, 2012 - Eye: deep garnet ruby color. Nose: cherries, berries, plums, vanilla, smoke. Palate: pepper, red fruit, good structure, medium body, medium to long finish. Still drinking nicely.
July 16, 2011 - Decanted for almost 2 hours. Red fruits on the nose with some earthy tones, light minerality, celery green notes and a touch of pepper. Palate- medium body and acidity with red cherry fruits, some minerals, light pepper and earthy tones with soft tannins. Easy drinking wine with a medium finish however, it did blossomed further into the third hour! Will require a revisit...
August 21, 2010 - COLOUR DEPTH: medium; COLOUR HUE: garnet, outer circle ruby; CLARITY: clear; AROMA INTENSITY: moderate; DEVELOPMENT: some age; AROMAS: compote red fruits, mineral, and wood; DRY/SWEET: very dry; BODY: medium; ACIDITY: lively; TANNINS LEVEL: medium; TANNINS TYPE: soft; FLAVOUR INTENSITY: moderate/flavourful; FLAVOURS: red fruits, mineral, wood, vanilla and liquorish; FINISH: medium/long; CONCLUSIONS: close, very slow to open, balanced sweetness at the end.
July 24, 2010 - Dark purple. Very fruity. Nice almost chocolate smell. Very good.
December 4, 2009 - Light red brick color, cedar, earth, and smoke, aromas. Light, spicy cherry flavors and mineral finish. A rustic sort of wine...but with tame, integrated, tannins.