2013 Cornas Lieu Dit Les Eygats
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The 2013 Cornas lieu dit les Eygats comes from a late ripening, higher elevation parcel located in the northern part of Cornas. Destemmed and aged in 15% new oak for 14 months, it shows the dark side to Syrah aromatically with its notes of burning embers, smoked herbs, tapenade and black currants. It more elegant and seamless on the palate however, and shines more for its purity, balance and fine tannin than the stereotypical Cornas. It will evolve gracefully for a decade.
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Josh Raynolds
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Opaque purple. A heady, exotically perfumed bouquet evokes mineral-tinged dark berries, cherry liqueur, star anise and potpourri, with a hint of smokiness in the background. Sappy, palate-coating black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors are sharpened by juicy acidity and a spicy element. Packs a solid punch but comes off energetic and lithe, finishing with excellent clarity, silky tannins and lingering sweetness. Eygats is one of the highest vineyards in Cornas and it shows in this wine's vibrancy.