Jacques Lemenicier Cornas AOC Syrah 2018

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

Jacques’ star is rising as quick as anybody. I think I even prefer him now to Bourg these days. Dynamite nose. So refined and singular. Subtle yet detailed. Huge granite, red and black berry fruit. A lovely mix. Floral perfume as well. All of these are super subtle and so refined. Jacques’ wines have always been on the elegant side but he’s cranked it up another level in 17/18/19. Blueberry. Clay. So silky on the palate. Waves of superb clear black and blueberry fruit. Just stunning. Soft yet substantial. Velvety and sweet tannins and omg the fruit is so sweet and succulent. Wow. This is very very special. I’m quite in awe of this wine. Unreal class and silkiness and sweetness. Just stunning. A wow wine. Super complex as it opens on the palate. This is an insane value! Wowsers. After an hour+ this has the most seductive texture and super sweet fruit. But so nimble. This is brilliant.