Domaine Durand Cornas Empreintes 20

The Durand brothers, Eric et Joël, specialize in Syrah planted over 20 hectares in St-Joseph, St-Peray and Cornas. Thye destem nearly all fruit, depending on the vintage with a mixture of oak and concrete ageing. Unlike a lot of Cornas their wines are fruit-dense, have vibrant freshness, vibrancy and brightness and are typically rich and spicy.

"More density and depth, as well as precision, emerge from the 2020 Cornas Empreintes, a smaller

production cuvée from 30-year-old vines. Its deep purple hue is followed by a beautiful perfume of

black and blue fruits, bloody meat, pepper, and spring flowers. I love its focus and length on the

palate, and it's medium to full-bodied, with plenty of tannins, a great mid-palate, and a salty, bloody

finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It's a 'wow' Cornas for sure. 95." Jeb Dunnuck

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Cornas