2017 Cornas AOC "Granit 60", Rhône, France

Beguiling, noble, firm and deep, slightly floral and clearly tobacco aroma of cassis, elderberry and a little cherry with aromas of dried herbs from Provence, some pepper, rose petals, fleshy traces and minerality. Firmly woven, ripe, very juicy and polished fruit with fine peppery and herbaceous aromas, slightly nutty and cocoa spicy wood notes, very fine, youthful tannin and delicate acid bite, concentrated, deep and persistent on the palate, still extremely young, a hint of coffee and juniper in the background, distinct minerality, quite complex, remains elegant, lively and fresh despite all the density, very good to long, firm, multi-layered finish with pressure and at the same time finesse. A stunning beauty.

Best to drink: 2022-2035+. What our ratings mean