Johann Michel Cornas 2016

Red
Cornas, France
7.3
WineSaint

Dense blackberry and violet aromatics carry granite-driven power and precision. Juicy dark fruit flows across the palate with olive and herb complexity, while firm yet ripe tannins provide backbone. The mineral-laced finish shows impressive length and peppery intensity.

blackberryvioletolivegranite minerals
Label

Johann Michel

Johann Michel is a small Cornas and Saint-Joseph producer working granite-rooted Syrah in the northern Rhône, with a lineup that includes single-parcel bottlings Jana and Mère Michel alongside a village-level Cornas.