Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre other_regions_italy but with more time in

but with more time in bottle

Oak and dried fruit on a nose that is a little facile

On opening a chilled bottle

The 2012 Syrah comes from the estate in Tulbugh and is raised in 500-liter French oak barrels (20% new) for 24 to 30 months

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre other_regions_italy but with more time inStill in barrel, the 2023 Cornas Domaine De Saint Pierre has that classic, exotic, floral, orange like character that's common in the vintage as well as a deep purple hue, ample cassis and darker cherry fruits, nicely integrated oak, and textbook Cornas iron, leather, and pepper nuances. It's a concentrated, powerful effort that will need short term cellaring.