Cornas, Equis [M. Graillot] 2019 Bottle:1 Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky

Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was named the “Best Straight Bourbon” and received the DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

smoothly textured wine has developed quickly

caper flower

earthy ferrous notes and powder-fine tannins

This offers inviting aromas of scorched earth

Cornas, Equis [M. Graillot] 2019 Bottle:1 Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old KentuckyVery dark; bacon fat, lardon, blackcurrant airs on the nose which is intense, probing. The palate has knuckle within its compact richness, the tannins carrying a firm feel, are resolute. This is solid, square jawed Cornas, a grounded do. It carries good potential, is a long distance wine, the length very sure, and a classic note of iron late on.