Less massive and ripe than I expected, the 2019 Cornas Champelrose is actually on the taut side, with fresh purple raspberries and hints of tart redcurrants. It's medium to full-bodied, with a silky feel to the lingering finish.

Not as rich or as deep as the other cuvées this year, Courbis's 2018 Cornas Champelrose is still a lot of fun to drink. It's medium to full-bodied, plush and creamy and loaded with black cherries and blackberry fruit. Drink it on release and for the next 7-8 years after that.

The 2017 Cornas Champelrose isn't quite as effusive as it was last year, but it's still a terrific example of Cornas, at what should be a fairly reasonable price. Hints of crushed stone and peppery spice accent bright red currants and cherries on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, with a silky texture and a long, crisp finish. It should drink well for a decade.

The entry-level Cornas from Courbis, the 2016 Cornas Champelrose sees no new oak. It offers briary aromas of red raspberries, a velvety, open-knit texture and a long finish tinged with orange zest and clove. Drink this medium to full-bodied wine from its release in early 2018 through 2025.