Tardieu-Laurent 2009 Coteaux (Cornas)

Country: France / Coteaux
Variety: Syrah Rhône Valley
Winery: Tardieu-Laurent / Cornas

Is there such a thing as smoked raspberries? In any event, that’s not far off what this wine smells like. It’s mouthfilling, with berry and cassis flavors and softly dusty tannins on the finish that suggest ample ripeness. Drink now–2020.