There was no 2019 made, as Laure Colombo felt the vintage yielded a wine that was too hot and without the balance she's seeking. But the 2020 Cornas Vallon de l'Aigle is reassuringly excellent, a crisp, structured effort that should age well for at least two decades. Cracked pepper and ripe blackberries appear on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied and shows ample concentration and the finish is firmly tannic but ripe, mouthwatering and long.

Rich, concentrated and modern, with blackberry coulis and bitter cherry layered with warm pastry, mocha and nice floral lift. This formidable, weighty Syrah shows toasty cedar and iron shavings that ground the palate, with sleek tannins providing a gentle frame. Time will enable this to settle down and fully integrate. Best from 2025 through 2035. 50 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–KB??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Cornas Select to Add