1992 Cornas

The 1992 and 1993 Cornas are two of the lightest and least distinguished efforts Verset has produced since I began visiting him in 1980. Verset owns some of the oldest and best-placed vines in Cornas, so the fact that his wines are lighter and less concentrated than usual should demonstrate to readers just what deplorable conditions producers endured in these two years. The 1992 Cornas offers a pronounced vegetal nose, ripe cassis fruit, and hard, tough tannin in the finish. It appears more concentrated and complete than the 1993, but it is frightfully tannic for its modest flavor dimensions. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; Tel. (510) 524-1524