Leading off the three 2012 Cornas releases, the straight 2012 Cornas’s inky purple color is followed by terrific notes of black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice and creamy licorice. About as polished and elegant as Cornas gets, it’s medium to full-bodied, seamless and elegant, with incredible purity of fruit. Like most 2012s, it’s already approachable, yet it will certainly shine for a decade or more.