1996 Thierry Allemand, Cornas, Reynard 1x750ml

Vinous 90

More brooding aromas of blackberry, licorice, black olive and truffle. Thicker, denser and quite primary; but already displays lovely, complex inner-mouth flavors of black fruits, licorice and pepper. Aromatic in the fashion of the best ’96s from the Northern Rhône. Finishes with supple, firm tannins and sneaky length. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/01/1999]