Even better than the 2012 - and one of the greatest Cornas I've ever tasted - the 2010 Cornas Vieilles Fontaines comes from a tiny plot of old vines and granite soils named after the fountain located near the vines. Sensationally concentrated, powerful, backward and tasting like the essence of these steep granite slopes, it gives up loads of cassis, freshly crushed rock, wood smoke, black raspberry and roasted meats.This full-bodied beauty is as profound as they come, yet needs 4-5 years of cellaring and will keep for 20-30 years. Robert Parker rated this beauty 100 points on release and I can only agree with him. Hats off to Alain Voge and winemaker Albert Mazoyer.

The essence of Cornas is best expressed with the 2010 Cornas Les Vieilles Fontaines. Its opaque purple color is followed by ethereal aromas of smoked game, blackberry liqueur, crushed rocks, licorice, truffle and graphite. Massive on the palate, with unbelievable concentration, huge tannins and outstanding acidity, this 2010 is only for patient, disciplined connoisseurs as it will require 5-10 years of cellaring. It should age effortlessly for three decades. (Not yet released)Voge has turned in extraordinary Cornas offerings in both 2009 and 2010. He is also one of the finest producers of dry St.-Peray, which compete with the top wines of that appellation now being produced by Stephane Robert. Voge’s 2010 Cornas may only be eclipsed by his 2009s. These wines are now being made by Albert Mazoyers, who worked for many years with Michel Chapoutier and is one of the most respected young wine producers in the northern Rhone. The spectacular 2009s may be the finest wines I have ever tasted from Alain Voge.Importer: Citadel Trading Corp., New York, NY; tel. (212) 245-2844

A gorgeous, modern expression, offering ganache, pastis and fruitcake notes out front before dark fig, currant and crushed blackberry fruit fills in quickly behind. Shows lots of drive, with a graphite spine grounding the finish, letting bay leaf and sweet tapenade hints flicker in to keep this grounded in its terroir. Best from 2015 through 2030. 266 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Cornas Select to Add