Red
Les Barcillants
Cornas · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- France
- Region
- Cornas
- Appellation
- Cornas
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast lamb · game meat · aged cheeses · stews · barbecue
Rated vintages
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201092 pts
A terrific effort, this is a full-bodied, almost Port-like expression of Cornas. Asphalt, espresso and tapenade notes make for an intriguing bouquet, then pick up plum and earth on the palate. The finish is long, velvety and packed with drying tannins, so give it until at least…
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200993 pts
This seems awfully civilized for Cornas, with bold, clean blueberry fruit front and center, anchored by a framework of cedar and vanilla. This full-bodied, lush, creamy expression of Northern Rhône Syrah should drink well through 2025. Imported by DHI Selections, T. Edward Wines…