The 2014 Cornas Lieu Dit Patou is also outstanding. Like all the wines here, it’s destemmed and spent 14 months in roughly 15% new French oak. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a pure, elegant style, it offers a touch of classic Cornas purple fruits, plenty of minerality and hints of violets on the nose. Drink it anytime over the coming 5-7 years.