2019 CORNAS Terre Brulée Domaine Lionnet

Grapes - Syrah

Country - France

Region - Northern Rhone

Village - Cornas

ABV - 14%

Suave, mineral-accented blackberry, cassis, cherry compote and exotic spice qualities on the intensely perfumed nose, along with a slowly emerging floral nuance. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, displaying powerful lift to the concentrated black and blue fruit, floral pastille and spicecake flavors. Finishes extremely long and spicy, with pronounced mineral thrust, a hint of smoky bacon and gently chewy, well-knit tannins.

Josh Raynolds (94-96)

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