This is from two parcels of ancient vines planted on vertiginous slopes, 50% destemmed and matured in 100% new Troncais and Alliers oak. Rather gentle on the nose, momentarily subdued, this gradually reveals controlled, red and black fruit, pepper-spiced, with background tobacco notes. The palate is much more effusive, super-ripe, generous and opulent, powerful certainly yet quintessentially elegant and poised. This is a magnificent Cornas which, sadly, is extremely rare and will inevitably be over-subscribed.Estimated arrival UK : January 2013
"A very serious Cornas that will repay cellaring but has the poise to be enjoyable before too long, a very fine wine."
Syrah (Shiraz)
ABV 15.0%
Drink now / lay down 2019 - 2027
Cork
Dry
Vegan
Brokered
Original Cardboard
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Tardieu-Laurent
Michel Tardieu is a micro négociant-éleveur, based in Lourmarin, Provence, producing wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone.
The Rhône wine region comprises two discrete vineyard areas whose landscapes, soils, climates and even grapes vary significantly, resulting in distinctly different wine styles.
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