Cornas Domaine de St Pierre Jaboulet 2015 (750ML)

94 Points, Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre is a full-bodied, concentrated wine that brings the essence of Cornas to the bottle in its scents of crushed stones and firm, tannic finish. Hints of toasted almond and mocha give it a gloss of modernity, but its red plum fruit, hints of iron or blood, and sturdy feel bring it right back to the appellation's granite slopes." 12/17

93 Points, Josh Reynolds, Vinous: "(20% new oak) Dark purple. Powerful, mineral- and smoke-accented blueberry, cola and olive aromas pick up licorice and incense accents with air. Appealingly sweet, palate-staining black and blue fruit and violet pastille flavors deepen steadily on the back half while retaining energy and focus. Smoothly balances richness and finesse, while a vibrant mineral quality adds cut to the impressively long, sweet finish." 6/18

91 Points, Northern Rhone Panel, Decanter: "Quite raw at present, but the intensity of cassis holds its own against the concentrated oak. The acidity is high, supported by surging, fine yet sinewy tannins, leading to a very long finish. Drinking Window 2020 - 2030" 10/17

92+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com: "The inky colored 2015 Cornas Domaine De Saint Pierre is another full-bodied, concentrated, tannic wine that's not for those looking for instant gratification. Blackcurrants, toasted spice, chocolate, and scorched earth, and graphite notes all emerge from the glass. It needs 3-5 years of bottle age and will keep for another 10-12 years." 1/18