Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre other_regions_italy exotic spices and earthy nuances

exotic spices and earthy nuances with a firm foundation of ripe

Oak and dried fruit on a nose that is a little facile

lingering and nicely complex finale

Blackberry and raspberry fruit still plentiful

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre other_regions_italy exotic spices and earthy nuancesStill in barrel, the 2023 Cornas Domaine De Saint Pierre has that classic, exotic, floral, orange like character that's common in the vintage as well as a deep purple hue, ample cassis and darker cherry fruits, nicely integrated oak, and textbook Cornas iron, leather, and pepper nuances. It's a concentrated, powerful effort that will need short term cellaring.