---91 pt RATING---Ruby-red. Spicy red berries and cherry on the nose, with a musky tobacco undertone. Deep sweet red and black fruits with significant minerality and vibrant acidity. Tannic and well-structured for aging.
Description
RATING:
91 pts W.S. DESCRIPTION/REVIEWS:
“Ripe and muscular, with lots of black cherry, currant and tar favors followed by graphite, mineral and tobacco notes. The long finish has great stony intensity. Drink now through 2014.” –Wine Spectator—91 pts
The wines of the Courbis estate are some of the most compelling examples of St. Joseph and Cornas being made today. The Courbis brothers’ have successfully combined their long family experience with a modern style, and their achievement has earned them international recognition.