Starts off with some hints of sour plums and cinnamon, then adds hints of blood and meat. Because of the vintage, it’s a bit light, but spicy and complex, with surprising length. Drink now–2015.——J.C.(9/1/2007)—— 88

For lovers of Syrah, Cornas is the purest expression, with its dark, brooding tannins and heady fruit. This wine, from the Tain cooperative, is a classic Cornas, which just misses the intensity of some examples, but still has fine, dry tannins and long-lasting acidity.——R.V.(2/1/2005)—— 88