Cornas

Domaine du Tunnel - Cornas 2021

4/5 (2 reviews)

"A great Northern Rhône wine!

"Deep garnet-red with a tawny disk, the color announces a welcome evolution. On the nose, notes of hyacinth mingle with fragrances of red fruit crumble, buttered brioche and cumin of confounding delicacy. The charm continues on the suave, ample and silky palate, served by a deliciously spicy woodiness and fine tannins that carry through to a noble bitter finish. Absolute class for this Cornas, just a breath away from Favorite. (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Cave de Tain - Cornas Arènes Sauvages 2020

"Everything you'd expect from a Cornas and more!

"50-year-old vines and 16 months' ageing in wood have presided over the birth of this confidently balanced, nuanced cuvée, with its open nose of raspberry jelly, violet candy and black pepper, underlined by toasty, caramelized oak notes. A lovely eloquence that continues on the round, concentrated palate, stimulated by a fine mentholated freshness and supported by powerful tannins with an auspicious firmness". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Jean-Luc Colombo - Cornas Terres Brûlées 2021

"The most beautiful representation of Cornas

"Powerful yet delicately charming, this wine presents seductive aromas of black plum, black currant, violet, white mushroom and fresh earth, which merge into a complex bouquet with an abundance of violets. Well-integrated tannins support a palate of pure blackberry, black cherry, dried herbs, baked earth and oak spices. The finish is long and refined. Cellar until 2035+ to reveal its full depth." (Wine Enthusiast 2024) A magnificent debut.

Domaine Alain Voge - Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes 2021

"A Cornas reference in limited quantities!

"Concentrated, medium to full-bodied and beautifully balanced on the palate, it follows the fresher, more elegant style of the vintage, while offering plenty of mid-palate depth, ripe tannins and an excellent finish. [...] It's impressive." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024) - Attention, limited quantities.

Domaine Alain Voge - Cornas Les Chailles 2021

4/5 (1 review)

"A silky, fleshy version of Cornas, just divine!

"Precise and subtle, the nose combines violets, wild strawberries, Sichuan pepper and aromatic herbs (sage, savory). Intense, caressing, supported by a firm, long tannic structure, the palate is convincing with its fresh finish, tinged with a singular bitterness". (Hachette 2024)

Gérard Courbis & Fils - Cornas 2022

"A Cornas with grace!

This Cornas has a nose of spices, violets and blueberries. Fresh on the palate, it's a rich wine with silky tannins. Its mineral tension and acidity give it superb balance. Wait a few more years for its full potential to express itself.

Jean-Luc Colombo - Cornas Le Vallon de l'Aigle 2018

"Quintessence by Jean-Luc Colombo

"Notes of scorched earth, salt and iron mingle with punchy blackberries and plums in this opulent but very precise Syrah. The producer's flagship in Cornas, this bottling is made only in exceptional vintages from the free-run juice of low-yielding, 70-year-old vines. Brilliant and rich, yet light and airy, this wine is delicious in its youth, but still has decades of evolution ahead of it. Drink it until 2040. (Wine Enthusiast 2021)

Jean-Luc Colombo - Cornas La Louvée 2020

"Anne Colombo's secret garden

"Juicy aromas of ripe red fruits and plums rest delicately on green olives, provoking the taster's appetite. On the palate, red and black fruits are delicately framed by Indian spices, while the olive brine never ceases to seduce with its formidable flavor. Mouth-watering acidity and silky tannins complete its charm, making this wine irresistible." (Wine Enthusiast 2023). Simply superb!

Jean-Luc Colombo - Cornas Les Ruchets 2020

"The Colombo soul

"The 2020 Cornas Les Ruchets shows less oak than previous vintages, with a nose of sappy red fruits. It's medium- to full-bodied, silky - not chunky or muscular - with a long, refined finish." (Wine Advocate 2022). Impressive!

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Cornas Les Grandes Terrasses 2020

4/5 (1 review)

"An impressive Cornas

This Cornas, with its deep core of black fruit, notes of cedar wood, chocolate and hints of game, is a rich, complex wine. It's full-bodied and concentrated, making it a perfect match for small game (hare, wild rabbit) and waterfowl (mallard, greylag goose).

Cave de Tain Cornas Cornas Bio 2018

"Nice acidity in this wine where the tannins are more caressing than in Nobles-Rives, a little atypical for the appellation but well made." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve)

Delas Frères - Cornas Chante-Perdrix 2020

4/5 (1 review)

"A fine terroir wine

"Powerful, concentrated, deep nose of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant). On the palate, the tannins are well coated, this powerful wine already tastes very well, a style of wine all in finesse for the appellation." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023) It reveals a fine structure and a full-bodied profile characteristic of its terroir of origin.

Domaine du Tunnel - Cornas Pur noir 2021

Only one or two barrels for this cuvée, a symbol of elegance, made from a micro-parcel of vines over 100 years old. Impressive in both flavor and structure, this wine is a real treasure. A rare emotion: the tongue is lined with lovely tannins on which round, fruity flavors rest. This Cornas, with its incredible substance, licorice and peppery persistence, is so pleasurable...

Domaine du Tunnel - Cornas Vin noir 2021

4/5 (1 review)

A beautiful black fabric dresses this Syrah with character. A Cornas with undeniable assets, with an intense, pure nose of violets, fresh blackberry and tonka bean; and a rich, fleshy palate, delivering a savory sap of juicy black berries, supported by chiseled tannins and perfectly-adjusted oak. A cornas that's already expressive, but which will become even more so with age.

Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Cornas Coteaux 2019

4/5 (1 review)

An explosive nose of spices and morello cherry. Full-bodied and slender on the palate. The wine reminds us of an almost glamorous expression of Northern Rhône Syrah. An appetizing, racy wine - Attention, very limited quantities!