| Producer | Delas Freres |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Subregion | Cornas |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 210000035454 |
| Size | 750ml |
The 2022 Cornas Chante Perdrix presents a fascinating paradox. It is crafted from vines in the lieux-dits Champrose, Reynards and Saint-Pierre. The first two, Champrose and Reynards, were among the earliest plots harvested in 2022, while Saint-Pierre was the very last plot harvested by Maison Delas. Revealing a broody, introverted bouquet of iris, flowers, rose and licorice, it's medium to full-bodied, dense and powerful, characterized by structured tannins and a fleshy core of fruit, leading to a long, elegant and tense finish. Despite its austere, firm character, it's perfectly crafted.
The 2022 Cornas Chante-Perdrix is rich with black fruit, graphite, licorice and hints of mocha, further layered with stemmy complexity. A ripe tannic core suggests two more years of cellaring, leading to an elongated, savory finish. This medium- to full-bodied, classy Cornas checks in at a moderate 13.30% alcohol.