2016 Cornas Champelrose, Domaine Courbis

Dark bramble fruits mark a lovely, expressive nose, carrying on to an intense yet mineral palate. The tannins are present and firm. Balance is clear from start to finish, underscoring Laurent’s decision to use barriques three to five years old rather than new oak.

Critic score
93/100
Pricing
In bond
Duty paid
Bottle
12 available
£26.08
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Case, 6 Bottles
2 available
£156.48
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WINE DETAILS

  • Region & country
    Champelrose, Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
  • Maturity
    Ready 2019 - 2031
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
2016 Cornas Champelrose, Domaine Courbis

TASTING NOTES

The entry-level Cornas from Courbis, the 2016 Cornas Champelrose sees no new oak. It offers briary aromas of red raspberries, a velvety, open-knit texture and a long finish tinged with orange zest and clove.

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (December 2017)
(92—94)/100

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