Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre other_regions_italy There is stunningly good length

There is stunningly good length and faultless balance and overall

lingering and nicely complex finale

exotic spices and earthy nuances with a firm foundation of ripe

The 2012 Syrah comes from the estate in Tulbugh and is raised in 500-liter French oak barrels (20% new) for 24 to 30 months

but with more time in bottle

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre other_regions_italy There is stunningly good lengthStill in barrel, the 2023 Cornas Domaine De Saint Pierre has that classic, exotic, floral, orange like character that's common in the vintage as well as a deep purple hue, ample cassis and darker cherry fruits, nicely integrated oak, and textbook Cornas iron, leather, and pepper nuances. It's a concentrated, powerful effort that will need short term cellaring.