The 2010 Cornas Vieilles Vignes is jaw-dropping stuff. Inky colored and incredibly concentrated, with sensational notes of bouquet garni, iron (blind I might have guess 2010 Clape), violets, crushed rock and decent black and blue fruits all soaring from the glass. Full-bodied, layered and pure, with awesome freshness despite it massive size and concentration, it's a profound Cornas that needs another 3-4 years of bottle age yet will have three decades of overall longevity.

The black/purple-colored 2010 Cornas Vieilles Vignes reveals an amazing nose of blackberry jam, cassis, spring flowers, camphor and graphite as well as a touch of smoky meat. Full-bodied, with good acidity and loads of tannin, it needs to be forgotten for 5-7 years and drunk over the following 20-25 years. (Not yet released)Voge has turned in extraordinary Cornas offerings in both 2009 and 2010. He is also one of the finest producers of dry St.-Peray, which compete with the top wines of that appellation now being produced by Stephane Robert. Voge’s 2010 Cornas may only be eclipsed by his 2009s. These wines are now being made by Albert Mazoyers, who worked for many years with Michel Chapoutier and is one of the most respected young wine producers in the northern Rhone. The spectacular 2009s may be the finest wines I have ever tasted from Alain Voge.Importer: Citadel Trading Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 245-2844