2018 Thierry Allemand "Reynard" Cornas

Professional Reviews

Notes

John Livinstone Learmonth The Cradle of the Rhone: ") (Tezier old Syrah, Vieille Côte, decomposed granite, used 228-litre cask) ****** vibrant dark robe. The nose is thick, multi-layered, broad, has sultry undertones. There’s an immediate burst on the attack, zap, a wave of black fruits, good acidity, holds fine grain tannins, stretches out, has a grippy close. It’s interesting, intellectual, comes with good orchestration beyond the Rock n’Roll of the terroir and finesse – Procol Harum playing Conquistador in Alberta or at the London Palladium recently. It has lovely juice, is way to go, seizes the palate, is long beyond measure. 36 years 2) (the same wine, in 10 hl barrel) ***** very dark; the nose is restrained, gives hints off black olives, cherry stone. The palate has a measured run of richness, with a careful extension of dark fruits. It holds back more than the cask version because of its larger barrel size, is fresh, refined, comes with excellent length, oak nudges at the end. It holds its cards close to its chest for now. 37 years 3) (the rest of the Vieilles Vignes, used 228-litre cask) ****** black-purple colour; the nose is elegant, fulfilling, shows black fruits, marked violets, mixed berries, a coulis style to them. The palate resumes on Burgundian wheels with silk, rolling gras, careful intensity. This is stylish par excellence, classy, shapely, very thorough, too. 37 years 4)." Dec 2019