Delas Cornas Chante-Perdrix 2013

The color is an intense garnet red. In its youth, this wine has strong blackcurrant aromas. With time, the fruit aromas gradually fade, giving way to hints of pepper and licorice. The palate is structured and has the strongly defined flavors that are typical of this terroir.

Features a dense core of steeped dark plum, black currant and blackberry fruit, melding with singed bay leaf and tobacco leaf, dark olive and baker's chocolate notes. This has serious heft and muscle overall, but the elements pull together on the finish thanks a mouthwatering chalky spine. A very impressive effort. Best from 2017 through 2027.

The 2013 Cornas Chante Perdrix offers beautiful spice, white pepper, and cedar characteristics to go with more background gaminess and sweet raspberry fruit. Medium-bodied, pretty and nicely balanced, it has a charming, upfront and approachable feel on the palate and seems ideal for drinking over the coming 5-7 years.