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Cornas 2018 in bottle: full overview plus top-scoring wines

An ‘approachable Cornas’; a contradiction in terms? Matt Walls tastes more than 35 wines from the 2018 vintage and finds proof that it doesn’t have to be.

Cornas is an appellation that’s loved – occasionally feared – for Syrahs with massive structures and serrated tannins. They can take years to tame before they’re ready to drink. But many of the 2018s offer a lot of pleasure already.


Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Cornas 2018 wines


This article contains:

  • The growing season
  • The style of the wines
  • Should you buy Cornas 2018?


See tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Cornas 2018 wines

The following wines have been rated 92 points and above


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