Due to a hail storm on September 21st that forced them to harvest all of their grapes on the 23rd, there's only a single Cornas produced in 2014. The 2014 Cornas is nevertheless nothing to sneeze at, and offers real depth and character in its peppery, olive, garrigue and game-laced bouquet. This gives way to a medium-bodied, inky colored, nicely concentrated Cornas that has ripe tannin and outstanding length. It will have 10-12 years of longevity.

The 2000 Cornas is a superficial, hollow effort with no mid-palate, tart acidity, and dry, abrasive tannin in the finish. Importer: Frederick Wildman, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700