From a mix of terroirs, mostly from the lower lieux-dits with some younger vines from Saint-Pierre, the 2023 Cornas Les Chailles was completely destemmed and aged 18 months in 228-liter oak barrels with no new oak. It's a beautiful classic Cornas with ripe black fruits, bouquet garni, and peppery, violet nuances. It's medium to full-bodied, round, supple, and undeniably delicious. Drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2026-2041.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2026)
The 2023 Cornas Les Chailles, sourced from the lower slopes of the combes across lieux-dits such as Patou, La Fontaine, Reynard, Chaillot and Mazards, was entirely destemmed. It reveals aromas of cassis, raspberry, dark berries, lilac and violet. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and enveloping, it’s layered and silky and built around a supple core of fruit that carries through to a long, ethereal finish marked by dark fruit nuances. This is a particularly approachable and velvety Cornas.
93 points, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate (May 2026)
Shows real elegance, with a restrained core of black currant and violet pulsing with tangy acidity and dusted in black pepper. Brown bread and tobacco merge in with a spicy, herbal thread, making for a fresh, savory finish. Offers subtle, pleasing chewiness and crushed graphite throughout. Best from 2027 through 2037. 900 cases made, 150 cases imported.
93 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Mar 2026)
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