2019 Domaine Lionnet 'Terre Brulee' Cornas Low Inventory (JM)” (3/2019) —93 points

(JM)” (3/2019) —93 points

anyone lucky enough to acquire a bottle or two should plan on a minimum of a decade's patience

this wine offers raspberry and cherry flavors that show good focus and no rough edges

Pairing: Dow's Tawny is bottled ready to drink after an average of three years of cask aging

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2019 Domaine Lionnet 'Terre Brulee' Cornas Low Inventory (JM)” (3/2019) —93 pointsFrom: Cornas, northern Rhne Valley, France Varietal: Syrah Taste: In the glass, the wine is deep, opaque purple with a deep garnet rim. The nose opens with intense aromatics of blackberry compote, crushed black olives, and violets, followed by notes of iron, smoked meat, and freshly cracked pepper. On the palate, the wine is dense and coiled, with flavors of blackcurrant, blueberry skin, and tapenade layered over a mineral spine. Pairing: This Syrahs