2017 Vinsobres Les Cornuds
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Garrigue, underbrush, and peppery notes dominate the 2017 Vinsobres Les Cornuds, which is medium-bodied, with a supple, elegant texture, plenty of tannins, and a good finish. Drink it over the coming 4-6 years. In addition to the Château de Beaucastel releases, the Perrin family also releases a bevy of brilliant wines under their Famille Perrin label. Certainly, the Gigondas releases are the standouts, yet readers shouldn’t miss their Vinsobres releases; the flagship Les Hauts De Julien possibly one of the finest Syrahs dominated blend made in the southern Rhône!
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Bottled just a month before this tasting, the 2017 Vinsobres les Cornuds seems to have closed down a bit since last year. Cola and red fruits mingle on the nose and medium to full-bodied palate, picking up hints of dried spices and leather. It's robust and a bit rustic, in a good, wholesome way.
Cask sample. Baked fruit, as if from much riper fruit than their Rasteau and Cairanne. Achieves floral fragrance too, and a well-managed touch of oak spice. Moderately furry tannin with great fruit purity through the finish. (RH)