Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Chaillot 2004 EARTH and Piedirosso grape varietals which

and Piedirosso grape varietals which were known to the region by the ancient Romans

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the vines’ diet of more sun and deeper subsoils reveals itself in a glimmer of glycerol succulence on the mid-palate and a rounder

Dark fruit on the palate

There's a little herbal quality here that I really enjoyed as well

Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Chaillot 2004 EARTH and Piedirosso grape varietals which1. 5 2. 0cm 97 CellarTracker This is a stunning wine. Double decanted. Effusive nose of dark fruits, forest floor, sl touch of brett. Perfectly balanced, nuanced, great mineral core. Essence of syrah here and about as good as it gets. Pure silk Volnay ish finish. 6 20 2023 93 CellarTracker Consistent notes with the preceding bottle. Initially it was slightly reduced. I recommend drinking this wine at room temperature, over 70 F (20C), that will bring