The 2019 Cornas Nobles Rives is a strong effort, and it's a blend of six different vineyard parcels, four of which were aged in wood. Hints of cedar, vanilla and crushed stone accent blueberries and cassis in this medium to full-bodied wine. Rich and velvety in feel, it should drink well young yet be capable of aging up to a decade.

The 2018 Cornas Nobles Rives matured in Burgundian-style 228-liter barrels, of which 13% were new, with the majority in second and third use wood. While the nose includes a touch of cedar, it's more crushed stone and cassis. The medium to full-bodied palate, on the other hand, delivers plenty of vanilla and wood spice while featuring a coarse, open-knit texture and an oak-inflected finish. Drink this one on the young side.