Dumien Serrette 2023 Cornas Patou Vieilles Vignes

Dumien Serrette is a happily old-fashioned estate in Cornas with 1.5 hectares in the Patou vineyard, which has primarily granitic soils; the remainder, .3 hectares, is located in Les Savaux. The vines in Patou date back to the 1920’s, with some even exceeding 100 years old. The 2023 from a 6 year-old cask "dark red; inky dark red cherry with a herbal hint on the nose. The attack is good and close-knit, fluid dark red fruit wheels along well, the tannins crisp, carry energy, kick the close well, the length rocky, sound. drink over the next 26 years." (drink rhone) We've tasted many vintages of the Patou - It's a superb traditional Cornas and a superb value as well.