Tasting Notes
Vinous 91
After some initial reduction, the 2023 Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes gradually begins with fresh-picked black cherry, cured meat, spice box and pencil shaving brush trails. Mid-volume nudging toward full and concentrated, the 2023 is meticulously founded on ripe tannins, winding down with enticing peppery scents.
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2038
Wine Advocate 94
The 2023 Cornas Vieilles Vignes, sourced from 60- to 70-year-old vines across lieux-dits such as Combe, Patou, Reynard, Mazards and Chaillot, was vinified with around 20% whole clusters and matured with approximately 20% new oak. It reveals a complex bouquet of spices, fresh licorice, dark berries and blackberry. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered, it s velvety and structured, underpinned by the bright acidity characteristic of the 2023 vintage. Framed by elegant, structuring tannins, it combines depth with a sense of accessibility, concluding with a long, ethereal finish.
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2043
Decanter 95
Rosemary, woodsmoke and almond scents. Good weight of fruit, more concentrated than most 2023 Cornas. Bright, glinting acidity and a saline edge, with a long finish. A mineral expression of Cornas with edge and grit.
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2038
Jeb Dunnuck 94
Not yet on the market but bottled, the 2023 Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes reveals a lifted, exotic perfume of red, blue, and black fruits, candied violet, blood orange, and peppery, bouquet garni nuances. It’s medium to full-bodied and has a round, layered mouthfeel, ripe yet firmer tannins, and outstanding length. Aged 20 months in 228-liter oak barrels with 10% new oak, it will drink well over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2026-2041.
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2041
