M. Chapoutier S.A.
M. Chapoutier Les Arènes Cornas 2009
$45.75
$57.19
Opaque purple. High-pitched aromas of black raspberry, cracked pepper and violet, with a smoky quality adding complexity. At once ripe and energetic, offering sweet dark berry preserve flavors and a sneaky note of cola. Finishes with emphatic florality and a spicy quality. Score - 91. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, March/April 2012)