Cornas 2021

The 2021 Cornas from Philippe Pacalet reflects both the cooler nature of the vintage and Pacalet's minimalist approach to winemaking in this prestigious Northern Rhône appellation.

The nose is precise and focused, offering dark fruits with particular clarity, accompanied by the classic Cornas signatures of cracked black pepper, violets, and pronounced granitic minerality. The aromatic profile shows remarkable definition, a characteristic of the cooler 2021 vintage.

On the palate, the wine displays tension and energy rather than overt power. The structure is well-defined and precise, with fine-grained tannins providing elegant support to the pure fruit core. The cooler vintage conditions have produced a wine of particular transparency, allowing the granite terroir to shine through prominently. The finish is long and detailed, with waves of dark fruit, spice, and pronounced mineral notes that continue to unfold.

This wine demonstrates both the noble character of Cornas and Pacalet's ability to let terroir speak clearly through minimal intervention, while capturing the more classical, precise nature of the 2021 vintage.

Country/Region: France, Burgundy

Grape Variety: 100% Syrah

Bottle Size: 750ml

Best serve at 17 – 18°C