The blockbuster, inky/black/purple-tinged 2003 Cornas Granite 60 Vieilles Vignes possesses an extraordinary bouquet of acacia flowers, blackberries, creme de cassis, and tar. Full-bodied and powerful with low acidity, and superb texture and length, it is approachable now, but should age effortlessly for 10-15 years. It represents a breakthrough effort for this young vigneron.
A Thomas Calder Selection (various importers) Paris, fax 011-33-1-46-45-15-29