A gorgeous nose of crushed blackberry, juniper and coffee leads the way in this seriously ripe yet well-structured Cornas that's loaded with additional tobacco, currant, iron, game and bay leaf notes. The long finish has awesome grip for the vintage. Please call me in a decade if you're opening one. Best from 2009 through 2019.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Cornas Select to Add

A step up from Allemand’s Chaillot bottling, the 2004 Reynard boasts more intense cassis fruit and even some licorice and spice notes. It’s rich, layered and tannic, needing some time to show its best. Drink 2010–2020.——J.C.(9/1/2007)—— 90