| Quite closed on the nose & palate when opened, although there was good richness on the finish. After about 2 hours, it opened to reveal a bouquet of game & dried fruits (raisins, apricots, etc.), really very interesting. Palate seemed rather tannic (as this appellation is famous for), but also opened up with game & peppery shiraz characteristics, and the tannins, although big, were smooth & integrated. The finish was always rich & long.
Overall, the wine showed its character as a true shiraz, but Cornas is never going to reach the heights of a Chave Hermitage, for example. Since it took 2 hours to open up, it should still have a long cellar life. |
