Domaine Johann Michel Cornas 2020

 "Readers who love classic, yet clean and impeccably made Cornas should jump on the 2020 Cornas from Johann Michel. Sporting a deep purple hue as well as killer notes of black cherries, scorched earth, iron, graphite, and violets, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a focused, firm, yet layered mouthfeel, a good sense of freshness, and enough tannins to allow it to evolve for 15+ years." 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

''Highly perfumed bouquet evokes smoke-accented cherry, blackberry, incense, candied violet and exotic spices, along with mineral notes in the background. Offers appealing dark fruit, floral, and espresso flavors that are supported by an undercurrent of juicy acidity. Round, well-judged tannins come up steadily on a very long, energetic finish that echoes the floral and spice notes.'' 94 Points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

Cornas is one of the smallest appellations in all of France, and is known for its earthy Syrah—the only varietal that can be grown on the steep sand, granite, and limestone slopes of the west side of the Rhône River.

 Expressive, deep, rich, silky and juicy. Well structured and round, it displays red fruit, leather, black cherry, liquorice and black berry aromas.