Domaine Courbis Winery
Domaine Courbis, Cornas Champelrose - 2009 - 2009
Domaine Courbis, Cornas Champelrose - 2009 (SL-B1220)
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A blend of barrel-fermented and tank-fermented wines, this is a fresh, crisp rendition of Saint-Joseph, combining pear fruit with stony minerality. Yet it also has a pleasant mealy texture and obvious substance. A blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne. Drink now–2010. 1 Note
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Especially floral—something this reviewer is a sucker for—with hints of rose petals gracing ground pepper and blackberries. Tastes almost floral as well, as it seems to float ephemerally on the palate yet shows some creamy weight at the same time. Drink now–2012. 1 Note
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Floral, Aromatic
Full, Lush
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Very complex, did not like it at first... found it to be a little too acidic... but eventually grew on us - paired well with the roasted chicken - made an excellent au jus. 2 Notes
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Bursting with scents of honey and toast, this is a broad, moderately rich example of Marsanne. There’s a bit of apricot, and also toasted cereal grains, lingering elegantly on the finish. Drink now. 1 Note
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An interesting wine that combines slightly herbal notes with confected, fruity ones in a harmonious way. Pepper and crushed red fruits are carried on a creamy texture, punctuated by crisp acids and firm tannins on the finish. Drink 2008-2015. 1 Note
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This is Courbis’s luxury cuvée, but this reviewer preferred the regular bottling for its floral freshness. This seems to be verging on overripe, with prune notes. It’s rich and creamy on the palate, but lacks zip. Drink now. 1 Note
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Bottled only a few months prior to this tasting, the wine was still rather closed aromatically, but wonderfully ripe and supple on the palate. Waves of superripe, creamy-textured red fruit and vanilla flavors finish long, bolstered by firm tannins. Drink 2010–2018. 1 Note
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From old vines dating back to before World War II (in a warm portion of the appellation), this is a wonderfully fruity and supple Cornas. Loads of fresh raspberries burst from the glass, but give it some time and spice and mineral complexities begin to emerge. Drink now–2015. 1 Note
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Very fruit-forward and lush, especially considering the generally tannic nature of the 2005 vintage in the northern Rhône. Minerally notes accent red cherries and plums, with just a touch of toast and vanilla in the background. Drink now–2015. 1 Note
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