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Paris’s entry-level cuvee that comes from some of the lower slopes, the inky colored 2012 Cornas Granite 30 is a...
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Opaque ruby. Aromas of fresh dark berries, candied flowers and star anise gain vivacity from a minerally element....
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92-94 Opaque ruby. Potent, mineral-accented dark berry scents are complicated by floral oil and peppery spice...
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Deep ruby. Spice-accented aromas of blackberry, violet and smoky minerals, with a hint of olive in the background....
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Vivid ruby. Mineral-tinged aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, candied flowers and olive, plus a hint of cola in...
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Lurid ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented aromas of ripe blackberry, olive and violet are lifted by a vibrant mineral...
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95-97 Paris's 2018 Cornas Granit 60 boasts remarkably pure notes of cracked pepper, blueberries and raspberries....
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Still looks young despite being nearly 10 years from vintage. Showing some age on the nose however, with firework...
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Dark purple. Pungent blackberry, cassis and violet aromas are complemented by suggestions of peppery spices, olive...
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This is intense with mouthcoating, ripe tannins that turn your mouth inside out but with remarkably fresh and vibrant...
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Dark, powerful and brooding, with a well of black plum and kirsch flecked with clove, black licorice and oak spice....
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91-93 Young and unevolved, the 2021 Cornas Patou is nevertheless promising and has the vintage's fresh, lively style...
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92-94 Deep magenta. Sharply defined red and blue fruit and spice qualities on the nose, along with intense floral,...
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95-97 Opaque magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, licorice, bacon fat...
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94-96 Saturated magenta. Suggestions of smoky bacon, black pepper and violet complement vibrant, mineral-tinged black...
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Syrah France Rhone Valley Cornas Cotes Du Rhone Lirac

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.

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

The Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.