Le Tastevin - Cornas - March 12, 2014

Cornas boasts of the oldest vineyards in France, and the steep slopes and granitic soils forces roots to reach deep for water. All the wines are 100% Syrah, and producers using traditional methods result in wines that are dark and tannic. In many cases, these wines are unapproachable for 5 years, but then yield bold flavors that may take many years to hit their stride.

Starter

2000 Chante Aloutette, M. Chapoutier Hermitage (Blanc)

Cornas

1989 Jean Lionnet, Domaine de Rochepertius
1996 Coteaux, Tardieu-Laurent
1997 M. Chapoutier
1997 Cuvee C, Marcel Juge
1998 Nobles Rives, Cave Tain L'Hermitage
1998 Cuvee Sarah, Michel Perraud
1998 Cuvee Le Vignon, Michel Perraud
1998 M. Chapoutier
1999 Nobles Rives, Cave Tain L'Hermitage
1999 Coteaux, Tardieu-Laurent
1999 M. Chapoutier
1997 Auguste Clape
1996 Auguste Clape
1998 Auguste Clape
1999 Auguste Clape

Below are images of the wines tasted.

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