Tunnel, Cornas Pur Noir other_regions_italy Stony and alkaline

Stony and alkaline

plums and licorice

A discreet hint of wood frames wonderfully fresh aromas of pear

This would appear to have outstanding underlying material but it was quite awkward and frankly difficult to judge and my score mixes a bit of reservation with the benefit of the doubt

dark pinot fruit and plenty of earth character

Tunnel, Cornas Pur Noir other_regions_italy Stony and alkalineThere are only about 700 bottles of Robert's 2017 Cornas Pur Noir, so if this is your jam, you better move quickly to secure some. Smoke and vanilla frame huge blackberry and cassis fruit on the nose, while the full bodied palate is velvety while remaining fresh and lively. Yes, this is a tannic wine, but the tannins are fully ripe, and the wine isn't unapproachable, even now. It should drink well for up to 15 years or so.