Jeb Dunnuck - 98 points
A new cuvée (at least for me), the 2017 Cornas Mere Michel comes from sandy, granite-laced soils and was brought up in new demi-muids. It's largely in the same mold as the traditional cuvée yet has another level of richness, depth, and texture. Blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, burning embers, and a kiss of bloody meat all flow to a rich, powerful Cornas that has ultra-fine tannins, beautiful mid-palate depth, and a great, great finish. It's unquestionably a candidate for the wine of the vintage in Cornas. Bravo! (12/12/2019)
Wine Enthusiast - 97 Points
This is a showstopper red made from 100% Syrah, the aromatic and uniquely Northern Rhône variance of Syrah. It’s a haunting, complex wine marked by hints of violet, ore, blood and steel, but also a core of luscious blueberry and preserved-plum flavors. Vinified in whole-grape clusters, it maintains freshness and cut despite massive ripeness. Delicious young, the wine will gain depth with age. At peak from 2025 through 2040, it likely will hold further.
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Sub-Region | Cornas |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grape | Syrah / Shiraz |
| Volume | 750ml |
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