Thierry Allemand - Cornas 'Chaillot' - 2018

Brilliant ruby. Intense blackberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suggestions of exotic spices, olive, cracked pepper and pungent flowers. Youthfully chewy, appealingly sweet black and blue fruit flavors deepen and turn spicier with air; a smoky mineral element adds backend lift and cut. Rounded tannins add subtle grip to an impressively long, floraland spice-driven finish that leaves salty olive and cola notes behind. All whole clusters. 96 Points Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com