Intense and complex, with a slightly searing, youthful profile, the 2008 Cornas Chaillot boasts knockout aromatics of smoked meats, bacon fat, wild herbs, pepper, and violets that lead to a medium-bodied Syrah that has racy acidity, a slightly lean mid-palate, and plenty of focus and structure on the finish. Showing beautifully on the first pour, this lacks mid-palate depth with air, so while I think it will be better in 2-3 years, I wouldn’t advise any long-term cellaring here. Nevertheless, it is certainly outstanding and a beautiful Cornas.-JD
Producer: Allemand, Thierry
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Syrah
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub-Region: Cornas
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