This barrel selections Cornas from the famed La Geynale vineyard has an expressive, complex nose of black fruits, followed by vegetal, smoky, meaty and floral notes with a hint of eucalyptus. Elegant, voluminous palate supported by a very nice tension, with marked tannins and nice length. Dark and brooding, the 2022 Cornas Signature Verset showcases pronounced ripe dark fruits, pencil shavings, cedar, crushed rocks and a touch of cured meat. Full-bodied and concentrated, the 2022 is built like a brick wall, clearly necessitating extended bottle aging to fully come together. A persistently savory, powerful finish wraps it up. Winey and rich, with a ripe profile to its pepper-dusted plum, red currant and dried lavender notes, built upon a smoldering foundation of graphite. Density continues to build toward the robust finish, held with ripe tannins that still hold a tight grip. Cedar smoke and salt are nicely woven into the backdrop. Best from 2027 through 2040. 50 cases imported.