Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre Size:6x750ml This is sleek and elegant

This is sleek and elegant

It shows off focus and freshness more than jammy richness

It has fragrant aromatics of flowers

recent vintages of this cuvée have confirmed its status as one of Bordeaux's finest second labels (though since it derives from dedicated holdings below Berliquet

the 2018 Hulikrans explodes from the glass in waves of expression

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas St Pierre Size:6x750ml This is sleek and elegantStill in barrel, the 2023 Cornas Domaine De Saint Pierre has that classic, exotic, floral, orange like character that's common in the vintage as well as a deep purple hue, ample cassis and darker cherry fruits, nicely integrated oak, and textbook Cornas iron, leather, and pepper nuances. It's a concentrated, powerful effort that will need short term cellaring.