Cornas, Cuvee Mere Michel, Johann Michel

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Dark, bright-rimmed purple. Expansive, mineral- and oak-spice-accented cassis, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and violet aromas pick up vanilla, olive and smoky bacon nuances with air. Juicy, seamless and energetic in style, offering palate-staining, alluringly sweet black and blue fruit preserve, floral pastille and mocha flavors that become deeper and spicier as the wine opens up. The floral and mineral notes repeat emphatically on a strikingly long, juicy finish that features building tannins and a touch of bitter chocolate. All Serine and from the Les Côtes lieu-dit; raised for 16 months in new demi-muids.