Courbis, Cornas Sabarotte Vintage:2003 Drink now-2030+ Pajzos probably came

Drink now-2030+ Pajzos probably came to many people’s attention when no less than Robert Parker bestowed a perfect score to their 1993 Esszencia

and I have to admit I wondered whether the wines that followed – even if considered virtual Trockenbeerenauslesen – could represent an ascent

This resembles closely the nose of the villages as the composition of the aromas is similar except here there is greater elegance and a bit more complexity as well

all wrapped in a mildly austere finish that offers fine depth and solid length

good acidity

Courbis, Cornas Sabarotte Vintage:2003 Drink now-2030+ Pajzos probably cameAn impressive effort thats still youthful and lively, the Courbis brothers 2003 Cornas La Sabarotte (which spent 18 months in 100% new French oak) offers knockout aromas and flavors of black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, new leather, charcoal and wild herbs. Medium to full bodied, with fabulous concentration and depth, it still needs another year or two, and will drink nicely through 2028.