2018 Cornas St Pierre
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Peppery, meaty and blueberry aromas emerge on the nose of the 2018 Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre. Never one of the house's biggest or burliest bottlings, it's medium to full-bodied, with a silky feel on the palate and ample length on the finish. The vineyard is on a gentle slope near the very top of the appellation.
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Lots of red and black raspberry fruits, sandalwood, peppery herb, and flowery incense notes emerge from the 2018 Cornas Domaine De Saint Pierre, a spicy, medium to full-bodied, textured Cornas. With ripe, mouthcoating tannins, wonderful balance, and a great finish, it's a terrific, already complex 2018 to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.
Opaque ruby. Smoke-accented black raspberry, cherry and violet qualities on the nose, along with a spicy nuance that builds in the glass. Shows very good depth as well as vivacity in the mouth, offering sweet dark berry, cherry and candied violet flavors that spread out steadily on the back half. Closes energetic and long, with repeating spice and floral qualities and gentle tannic grip. This high-altitude, windy and cool site has been performing impressively in the recent hot vintages.