The 2018 Cornas Champelrose comes all from pure granite soils and was brought up in 25% new French oak. This deep purple-hued effort offers a plump, rounded, full-bodied style with classic Cornas notes of smoked meats, black fruits, chocolate, and earthy minerality. As with all the wines from this team, the purity of fruit, tannins, and overall balance are spot on. This beauty is already hard to resist but should evolve for 10-12 years. Drink: 2020-2032