Cornas “Terres Brûlées” 2011 94 EC WE May16

EDITOR’S CHOICE;  Dried spices, cracked pepper and roasted meat notes scream of Syrah and the Northern Rhône. It’s medium to full in body, but with fine tannins and bright acidity, making it remarkably easy to drink. Approachable now, it should still be drinking well through 2030. – J.C.