"Deep garnet edged with a fawn disc, the color heralds a welcome beginning of evolution. On the nose, notes of hyacinth mingle with aromas of red fruit crumble, buttery brioche, and cumin, creating a bewilderingly delicious bouquet. The charm continues on the palate, which is smooth, full-bodied and silky, enhanced by delicately spiced oak and fine tannins that extend the finish with noble bitter notes. This Cornas is in a class of its own, just a breath away from Favorite." (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
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Eye
Purple to black dress
Nose
Sensual and subtle notes of old rose, cherry, and raspberry
Mouth
Round attack, firm with very fine, licorice-like tannins that release aromas of black cherry, toast, and cocoa bean. The very balanced flavors will harmonize over time, with schistose and roasted notes more prominent than the fruit, and beautiful complexity.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Decant or aerate 1 hour in advance for young vintages (less than 3 years old).
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with stuffed pigeon, oven-roasted beef ribs, shoulder of lamb, duck breast...
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
About wine:
The nose is marked by blackberry and black cherry yogurt. The palate is characterized by ripe tannins and good acidity. It is concentrated but not heavy, with appreciable impact and concentration, and a long finish. The acidity really drives it forward. The alcohol is well balanced and the wine is not overly oaky. It has strict, chiseled Cornas tannins. Very classic. Lieux-dits Sauman, Combes, Les Côtes, Mazards, Cayret, Patou, Les Eygats, Champelrose. Aged for 14 months in 4-year-old barrels.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2024 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Deep garnet edged with a fawn disc, the color heralds a welcome beginning of evolution. On the nose, notes of hyacinth mingle with aromas of red fruit crumble, buttered brioche, and cumin in a bewilderingly delicious combination. The charm continues on the palate, which is smooth, full-bodied and silky, enhanced by delicately spiced oak and fine tannins that extend the finish with noble bitter notes. This Cornas, which is just a breath away from Favorite, is absolutely classy.
About the estate:
Since settling here in 1994, Stéphane Robert, who does not come from a wine-growing background, has established himself as a leading figure in the northern wine region. He created his vineyard from scratch, which now covers 11 hectares of fragmented land, with vines in Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray, and Condrieu. The vines run alongside an old railway line and a 160-meter tunnel, still visible today, which gives the estate its name and in which a new winery and aging cellar were built in 2013.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Stéphane Robert runs his estate with flair and produces modern, precise wines that set the standard within the Saint-Péray and Cornas appellations. These vintages renew the style, sometimes rustic and sunny, of these two small appellations. Stéphane brings touches of refinement to his opaque Syrahs, achieved through the precision of grape ripeness, extraction, and aging. The wines also age very well.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/20
About wine:
Fragrant, floral nose with hints of violet. Firm on the palate with earthy and ferrous notes. Black fruits, good freshness and medium concentration.
Vinous
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92-94/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
The 2021 Cornas has performed incredibly well, offering more maturity and texture than virtually any other Cornas currently available. The nose reveals aromas of ripe blackberries, spicy herbs, and earth. The wine is medium-bodied, with tremendous depth on the mid-palate and ripe tannins. This cuvée comes from a blend of terroirs and will spend 14 months in old barrels.
Customer rating
4.4/5
based on 5 reviews
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