The 2010 Cornas Les Eygats reveals even more intense, blacker fruits as well as more forest floor, truffle, camphor and subtle smoke characteristics along with an undeniable liqueur of wet rocks/minerals. This intense, full-bodied, powerful 2010 will need 5-8 years of cellaring and should keep for two decades or more. (Not yet released)Two brilliant vintages from Domaine Courbis include the more forward 2009s and the equally fine 2010s, which will require considerable patience. The 2010s have slightly higher acids, which tends to make the tannins more noticeable, but they are also extremely concentrated, with massive palate impressions. It is often said that Cornas is made for those with 19th century palates, but Courbis has tamed the uncivilized ruggedness and wilder aspects of Cornas, resulting in huge wines, but undeniably Cornas.Importer: Russell Herman, Berkeley Heights, NJ; tel. (908) 771-9082