Country: France

Region: Northern Rhône

Vintage: 2016

Cépage: Syrah (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 92 (RP); 95+ (JD)

"The 2016 Cornas Confidence is the flagship cuvée of the estate and comes from the La Côte and Tézier lieux-dits in Cornas, both of which are shallow, granitic parcels. It's slightly tighter and more focused compared to the sexier Empreintes and has more cassis and blackberry fruits as well as lots of cedarwood, ground pepper, and earth-like aromatics. This full-bodied, concentrated 2016 has beautiful purity, a ripe, layered texture, and building tannins. It’s a serious 2016 to drink over the coming 10-15 years."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 12/18