Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre Vintage:2023 This understated effort is wonderfully

This understated effort is wonderfully pure and it would amply repay medium-term cellaring

focused and strikingly intense flavors possess excellent mid-palate density along with a superbly long finish that is akin to rolling small pebbles around in the mouth

The 2018 is a stunning Pinot from Alpine

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Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre Vintage:2023 This understated effort is wonderfullyStill in barrel, the 2023 Cornas Domaine De Saint Pierre has that classic, exotic, floral, orange like character that's common in the vintage as well as a deep purple hue, ample cassis and darker cherry fruits, nicely integrated oak, and textbook Cornas iron, leather, and pepper nuances. It's a concentrated, powerful effort that will need short term cellaring.