Domaine du Tunnel - Vin Noir Cornas 2020 (750ml) JuliénasAn excellent quality Cornas from very old vines from a vintage drinking very well now. Deep ruby. Powerful w. pronounced aroma intensity. Developing w. black cherry, blackberry, cassis, leather & tobacco. Christmas spice of clove & anise, black pepper & granitic earthy notes. Pronounced flavours of ripe black cherry, damson, blackcurrant, chocolate, loganberry, coffee grinds, black pepper & a powerful, rich & concentrated long finish.
Soils here are predominantly Haire Loam
and moscatel
citrus zest and toasty oak persist on a clean
this wine is interpreted in a modern and secure style
and it is not uncommon to spot large
92Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2023 Alta Chardonnay is primarily composed of grapes from Gualtallary's Adrianna Vineyard
the vineyard receives ample exposure to the sun and imparts to this vintage generosity and a good structure whose intensity is felt even in its aroma
The wine offers delicate notes of black fruits
pronounced aroma intensity
Type of oak: French: Allier and tronçais
yet soft and plush offering polished tannins that are broad and chewy carrying into a long finish with flavors of blackberry
not overpowering
