Cuilleron Cornas "Le Village" 2022

Le Village is an assemblage of Syrah from three granitic, terraced vineyards in Cornas: "Les Côtes", "Reynard" and "Cayret". Like his other reds, the grapes are hand-harvested, sorted, then crushed, with partial de-stemming in the cellar. Fermented in open top, temperature-controlled vats for about 3 weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Alcoholic fermentation in vats with native yeasts and malolactic fermentation in barrels. The wine ages in barrique for 18 months before bottling. 

This is a showcase for classic syrah flavors in high-definition: baked black fruits and berries, garrigue, spice, and a touch of roasting meat. Delicious with some heft on the palate, yet Yves finesses something neither over-wrought nor over-powered. Well balanced and cellar-worthy.