the 2018 Cornas Sans Soufre Ajouté showcases ebullient notes of fresh raspberries
serious and complex finale that is also clearly built-to-age
It certainly has a far darker and warmer feel in 2011 than
Complicating yeast autolysis notes add to its complexity
This isn’t elegant but it’s still quite good
Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2019 the 2018 Cornas Sans SoufreThe flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges De Latour Private Reserve is a gorgeous wine from this team that's reminiscent of the 2016, if not slightly more tannic. Blackcurrants, cassis, tobacco leaf, and nicely integrated oak all make an appearance, and it hits the palate with full bodied richness, a beautiful sense of purity and freshness, flawless balance, and a great finish. It has plenty of structure and, like a lot of 2018s, not a huge amount