Les Vins de Vienne Les Barcillants, Cornas, France

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The 2012 Cornas Les Barcillants (which I was able to taste out of barrel) is pretty and elegant, without any of the often-associated rusticity of the appellation. Raspberry, blackberry, licorice and hints of crushed flowers all emerge from the medium-bodied, approachable and soft Cornas. It should be ready to go on release and drink nicely for 7-8 years. Coming from the schist soils located just north of the town of Vienne (close to Cote Rotie), in the Seyssuel region, and with a slightly similar southern exposure to its more well-known neighbor, the team of Pierre Gaillard, Yves Cuilleron and Francoise Villard are, along with a few other dedicated growers (Stephane Ogier being one of them), showing the potential of this “new” (in the Roman times, it was more famous than Cote Rotie) region. Playing in the more elegant, finesse side of the spectrum, these efforts have beautiful, energetic and lengthy profiles, with solid potential. In addition, they release a number of other cuvees from all of the northern Rhone (and some southern Rhone) appellations. Looking specifically at the efforts from the Seyssuel region (which is north of the town of Vienne and comprised of schist soils), they release two cuvees; the Sotanum, which is a rich, more full-bodied release; and the Heluicum, which is more finesse-driven. Importer: DHI Selection, New York, NY; tel. (516) 869-9170

A piercing bay leaf note leads the way, followed by green olive, tobacco, pepper and iron accents that eventually meld back into the core of blackberry and plum fruit. Shows plenty of energy through the finish, with the iron accent driving along. Best from 2015 through 2027. 450 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Cornas Select to Add