Domaine du Tunnel, Cornas "Vin Noir"

An excellent quality Cornas from very old vines from a vintage drinking very well now. Deep ruby. Powerful w. pronounced aroma intensity. Developing w. black cherry, blackberry, cassis, leather & tobacco. Christmas spice of clove & anise, black pepper & granitic earthy notes. Pronounced flavours of ripe black cherry, damson, blackcurrant, chocolate, loganberry, coffee grinds, black pepper & a powerful, rich & concentrated long finish.

Winery: Domaine du Tunnel
Appellation: Rhone Valley, Cornas
Average age of vines: 60 years
Farming Methods: Conventional
Maturation: 14 months in oak barrels
Soil: Granite
Varietal: Syrah
Vineyard Orientation: Northern
Vineyard Size: 11 hectares

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Domaine du Tunnel, Cornas "Vin Noir" 2019	96 Vinous Inky violet color. Pungent, mineral-tinged aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, candied flowers and olive paste turn spicier as the wine stretches out. Densely packed and expansive on the palate, offering bitter cherry, blackberry, fruitcake and espresso flavors that slowly turn sweeter on the back half. Tightens up on the impressively long, penetrating finish, which features chewy tannins and an echo of dark berry preserves.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Domaine du Tunnel, Cornas "Vin Noir" 2020	97-98 Vinous Opaque purple. Deeply perfumed black and blue fruit, licorice, smoky bacon, espresso and olive scents are enlivened by smoky mineral and cracked pepper accents. Stains the palate with intensely concentrated, smoke-tinged blackberry, cherry-cola and candied violet flavors that show superb detail and become livelier as the wine opens up through the midpalate. The impressively long, chewy, focused finish features solid tannins, a touch of smoky bacon, and lingering floral, olive, and exotic spice notes.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet