two on the Chassagne side and the third in the Puligny sector that is near the border dividing the two communes)
There is good richness yet also good refinement to the generously proportioned flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality on the beautifully persistent finish
The delicious and more refined if less powerful flavors possess a Zen- like sense of harmony on the mineral-driven
yet have even a broader drink window
spice-tinged dark berries and pungent flowers are sharpened by sneaky mineral and spice flourishes
Durand, Cornas Empreintes other_regions_australia two on the Chassagne sideThe 2016 Cornas Empreintes features hints of cedar, brown sugar and dried spices layered over its plummy fruit (it was aged in 20% new oak, with the bulk in older wood). Full bodied, supple and ripe, it's charming but with more stuffing than that word suggests, showing ample concentration and soft, dusty tannins on the long finish. It's a terrific Cornas to drink over the next 10 12 years.