Johann Michel Cornas 2019

Red
Cornas, France
7.7
WineSaint

Dark and brooding, with layers of blackberry, grilled herbs and crushed stone. The palate shows impressive weight and concentration, though firm tannins demand patience. Savory notes of black olive and white pepper emerge on the lengthy finish.

blackberrygrilled herbsblack olivewhite pepper
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.