Opaque ruby with touches of purple on the edges. Intense aromas of anise, stewed black raspberry, seared beef, black cherries, caraway, molasses, toasted rye, and pure Madagascar vanilla. On the palate, this rich and full-bodied Cornas has well-integrated and refined tannins paired with clean acidity and flavors of fresh red raspberry, cocoa bean, and strawberry; 92% dark chocolate; and calendula oil. An extremely long finish revisits intense black and red fruit, eucalyptus, black pepper, and purple-flower notes. Drink now–2035.