Domaine Courbis Cornas la Sabarotte 2022 750ml

Dark, brooding and powerful, with a wealth of boysenberry, spice and dried lavender notes on its generous frame, lacquered with toasty oak. Iron and salt smolder in the backdrop. Impressively finessed and energetic despite its large frame and ripeness; a delicious, expertly crafted Cornas. Give this some cellar time for the oak to fully integrate. Best from 2026 through 2038.

• Country: France
• Region: Rhone Valley
• Appellation: Cornas
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Syrah

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet’s most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn’t easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.