Paul Jaboulet Aîné Domaine de Saint Pierre Cornas 2022

A breathtaking Cornas! At first there are aromas of pepper, flint and graphite, but as it aerates the elderberry fruit expands and expands. Hardcore stone minerality and energetic tannins plus a wealth of fruit give it terrific tension. That drives the extremely long, dense and crisp finish. From the highest altitude vineyards in the appellation at over 400 meters above sea level, and therefore the last vineyard this producer picks. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Score – 96. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 7, 2025)