Les P'tits Bouts Cornas Syrah

Splash decanted about 90min prior to service. The 2022 “Les p’tits bouts” pours a deep purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild notes of brambles, dried purple flowers, animale, wet rocks, minerals, funky herbs and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and packed with rocky minerals giving a tart, Fun Dip sensation. It’s maybe a touch mousy, retro-nasally (and considering the winemaker and his mentor, it’s somewhat understandable). Perhaps this bottle went a little rogue, (previous experience with this vintage was a touch cleaner) but still giving the sense of place and loads of delight! Drink now with patience through 2042+.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days and consistent throughout. The 2022 “Les p’tits bouts” pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart fruit. Initially reductive and primary but after an hour, the nose became a stunning bouquet of fresh ripe blackberries, blueberries, an entire field of lavender, bacon fat, dried green herbs and some gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. The finish is long. Beautifully fresh at this stage. Drink now and through 2037.