Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre Size:6x750ml

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre Size:6x750mlStill in barrel, the 2023 Cornas Domaine De Saint Pierre has that classic, exotic, floral, orange like character that's common in the vintage as well as a deep purple hue, ample cassis and darker cherry fruits, nicely integrated oak, and textbook Cornas iron, leather, and pepper nuances. It's a concentrated, powerful effort that will need short term cellaring.

expressive and balanced red

This is sleek and elegant

though still quite subtle

recent vintages of this cuvée have confirmed its status as one of Bordeaux's finest second labels (though since it derives from dedicated holdings below Berliquet

I like the touch of minerality that surfaces on the finish and if this can develop additional depth in bottle

Les Quartz and the Cuvee Reserve) in any vintage

It shows off focus and freshness more than jammy richness

An interesting nose of white pepper

It has fragrant aromatics of flowers

There is just enough wood present to remark upon setting off the penetrating nose of petrol

the 2018 Hulikrans explodes from the glass in waves of expression

this is really quite good but it’s simply not at the same level as other grands crus