2016 Guillaume Gilles Cornas
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Bid History: 3 Bids2016 Guillaume Gilles Cornas
Bid on this bottle of 2016 Guillaume Gilles Cornas (92VN). Vinous: "Inky ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented cherry liqueur, blueberry and violet scents are complicated by hints of olive paste and cured meat. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering intense black and blue fruit, bitter chocolate and licorice flavors and a spicy touch of cracked pepper. The meaty quality comes back on the finish, which shows solid thrust, strong persistence and well-knit tannins. (JR)" (09/2019) Vinous: "Inky ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented cherry liqueur, blueberry and violet scents are complicated by hints of olive paste and cured meat. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering intense black and blue fruit, bitter chocolate and licorice flavors and a spicy touch of cracked pepper. The meaty quality comes back on the finish, which shows solid thrust, strong persistence and well-knit tannins. (JR)" (09/2019)
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Minimum Bid: $56.00
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End Date: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2:30 PM PT
Bid History: 3 BidsAuction Item Details
2016 Guillaume Gilles Cornas
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a Los Angeles based collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.
According to John Gilman in View From the Cellar: "Guillaume Gilles is the protégé of the now retired Robert Michel, and has been given the lease on Monsieur Michel’s fine parcel in the lieu à dit of les Chaillots, as well as use of the old Michel cellars. His style is very traditional, with virtually no destemming and elevage in old foudres..." (3/2019)
Professional Reviews
92
Vinous
“Inky ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented cherry liqueur, blueberry and violet scents are complicated by hints of olive paste and cured meat. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering intense black and blue fruit, bitter chocolate and licorice flavors and a spicy touch of cracked pepper. The meaty quality comes back on the finish, which shows solid thrust, strong persistence and well-knit tannins. (JR)” (09/2019)
Product Details
Quantity: 1
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a Los Angeles based collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.
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