Cornas Syrah

What a special treat to have an entire flight dedicated to the one and only Noël Verset. All three wines were opened prior to dinner and serially enjoyed over the course of a few hours. Stylistically, all three wines were similar and most importantly, sound! The 1999 pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with slightly desiccated, wild, mixed, mostly red brambles, some horse blanket, dried purple flowers, cracked black pepper, Kalamata olive tapenade, old leather bound books, inorganic earth and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Tonight, the 1999 seemed like a younger, bassier version of the 1992. It was a profoundly deep and guttural wine with the most substantial structure of the three. Drink now through 2039.

Oh la la. Complex and endemic. Stunning bottle of wine. Good luck finding one

They do not make them like this any longer.

Phenomenal

Genius

One of the greatest Cornas that I have ever drank! Serious, this wine is unbelievable

Pleasant, but not extraordinary.

Always a treat drinking one of these. Btl was in perfect condition showing an elegant & finessed style. Cherry & berry fruits, sous bois, sweet & savory spice, beautiful acidity & floral notes. Many years ahead on this vintage

Thank you.

One of the greats! Dark fruits of cherry, raspberry, earth, cola, smoked meat, licorice & violets.