Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre

Paul Jaboulet Aîné has been a part of the Rhône Valley wine industry for almost two centuries, beginning with a small plot of land on the hills of Hermitage, before expanding throughout the region. Today, it encompasses more than 100 hectares (250 acres) of vineyards, making wines from the northern and southern Rhône.

Ripe blackberry, cherry-cola, violet and Asian spices on the intensely perfumed nose, with a smoky nuance in the background. Densely packed dark fruit flavors open up with air to show surprising vivacity for a Cornas, thanks to a spine of bright, juicy acidity. Notes of olive and smoked meat come up with air. Finishes sweet, spicy and long, with repeating smokiness, a floral element and supple tannins.