and especially violet

extended patience will be required if you wish to experience this at its peak

This moderately firm effort will also need to add depth

but it offers gorgeous scents of ebullient red fruit tinged with crushed violets and a hint of peppermint

honeysuckle and pear

Johann Michel, Cornas Mere Michel Vintage:2017 and especially violetShades of crushed granite, cacao and leather lend earthen, savory complexities to this gorgeously raw, rustic Cornas. Black plum and cherry flavors are ripe and concentrated, edged by firm, fiery tannins. It needs a bit of time to soften and meld but should improve well through 2037. Anna Lee C. Iijima