2021 Cornas Patou
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Blueberries, currants, dried herbs, violets and mild spices. Medium body with firm tannins. Structured with a juicy core of cherries and fresh acidity. Crunchy, salivating finish. Drink or hold.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Young and unevolved, the 2021 Cornas Patou is nevertheless promising and has the vintage's fresh, lively style as well as elevated acidity. Ripe black and blue fruits, scorched earth, iron, and some meatiness all define the nose, and it's medium-bodied, has good concentration, and ripe tannins. It's going to require bottle age.
Cask sample. Tasted blind. Youthful, slightly pruney note on the savoury nose. Lots of oak at the moment, which means a lot of tannic taste through the wine. A little raw and unforgiving right now! (AC)