2023 Domaine Johann Michel Cornas 'Mère Michel' 750Ml

"Brilliant blackberries, cassis, graphite, charred meats, and liquid rock-like minerality emerge from the 2023 Cornas Mère Michel, along with peppery, roasted herb nuances that show as it sits in the glass. Vinified with 100% whole clusters and from the Les Côtes lieu-dit, it's medium to full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, has fine, polished tannins, stunning purity, perfect balance, and incredible length. It doesn't quite have the elegance of the Jana release but brings more overt power and structure, placing it among the crème de la crème of the vintage. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades." 96Pts. - Jeb Dunnuck