Delivers an impressive core of fruit for an '02, with lots of blackberry and black cherry flavors framed by olive paste, mineral and tobacco notes. A round, juicy finish too, without the vintage's hard edges. Well done. Drink now through 2010. 700 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Cornas Select to Add

It's a bit tart and thin on cherry flavor, but is an admirable success for this challenging vintage. The vanilla and oak-spice notes are flattering, there just isn't enough material underneath.——J.C.(11/15/2006)—— 86