The 2015 Cornas Premices comes from a mix of granite terroirs and was mostly destemmed (75%) and aged in 20% new barrels. It offers an incredibly rich, opulent style in its plum, blackberry liqueur, lavender and peppery herb aromas and flavors. Thick, unctuous, and incredibly broad and expansive on the palate, with sweet tannin, it's the largest production cuvée from this estate and is going to be an incredible value! Don't miss it.

Sultry and hedonistic, this fleshy Syrah offers ample layers of plum and cherry shaded by smoky tones of granite, sun-baked earth and cured meat. The unctuous, mouthwatering style is augmented by plush acidity but it finishes firmly on a bracing grip of tannins. Inviting already the wine should improve well through 2035.

A warm, ripe, fleshy style, with layers of fig paste, raspberry pâte de fruit and blackberry confiture tumbling over each other. A racy and well-buried graphite spine keeps this honest, with mouthwatering anise and sweet tapenade details lining the finish. Best from 2020 through 2035. – JM

The 2015 Cornas Premices (from young vines) offers authentic Cornas notes like blood, red plums and crushed stone, plus some firm tannins on the finish. This will need a couple of years of cellaring, but don’t put it away too long, as it lacks the richness and concentration of the top cuvées. - Joe Czerwinski