J. Denuzière Cornas 2022 750ml

Scorched earth, leather, pepper, and camphor, followed by red and blue fruits that blossom with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, it’s ripe, has polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish.
100 % Syrah

J. Denuzière Cornas 2022 is a powerful yet remarkably elegant 100% Syrah from the prestigious Cornas AOC in the Northern Rhône Valley. Produced by the historic Maison J. Denuzière, established in 1876 in Condrieu, this exceptional wine originates from the estate's own 1.2-hectare vineyard in the lieu-dit "En Sauman", where vines aged between 20 and 32 years grow on steep, southeast-facing granite terraces. This unique terroir gives the wine its signature concentration, freshness, and mineral character.

The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates and undergo 100% whole-bunch fermentation, allowing a gentle semi-carbonic fermentation before traditional foot treading. The wine is then matured for 12 months on fine lees in 500L French oak demi-muids, preserving the purity of Syrah while adding texture and complexity. The outstanding 2022 vintage reveals layers of blackberry, cassis, candied violets, cracked black pepper, smoked herbs, and granite minerality, supported by polished tannins and vibrant acidity. This is a beautifully structured Cornas with exceptional ageing potential that will continue to evolve gracefully over the next decade.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep ruby purple with an intense, almost opaque core.

Nose:
Complex aromas of blackberry, cassis, candied cherry, violet, cracked black pepper, liquorice, smoked herbs, leather, graphite, and subtle granite minerality.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with concentrated flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry, complemented by notes of white pepper, olive tapenade, liquorice, floral nuances, and refined oak. Silky yet firm tannins and vibrant acidity provide outstanding balance, precision, and depth.

Finish:
Long, powerful, and mineral-driven with lingering dark fruits, peppery spice, violet, graphite, and savoury complexity.