The 2007 Cornas les Ruchets is probably at its peak. It shows terrific Cornas character with its scents of peppered meat, leather and plum, while at the same time having resolved any hard tannins and swallowed up its oak treatment. It should drink well for another 5-8 years.

Dark and chewy for now, with mesquite and roasted fig notes tumbling around with bittersweet cocoa, truffle and mulled currant notes. Stays burly through the finish, but the tannins are well-integrated for cellaring. Best from 2011 through 2017. 555 cases made, 175 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Cornas Select to Add