Domaine Despesse Cornas

We are honored to get the only allocation of this wine in Missouri.  Most of his very limited 100% Syrah wines are reserved for only top restaurants in France.  Very little leaves France!!  We are lucky to have a few cases of each

Check out the tiny production of these!  Do not sleep on these

2022 Domaine J. Despesse Cornas...$59.99
Only 125 cases made

He is considered on the same level as Allemand, Clape and Jamet
From the young Jerome Despesse’s estate located in the southern part of Cornas...not far from what you can find from Allemand or Clape)" -- Jeb Dunnuck
J. Despesse is all about quality, he did not produce a wine a Cornas in 2021 as he did not feel it was up to his standards.  This wine comes from a lieu-dit at the Southern end of Cornas called Les Côtes. These old vines, planted by his grandfather more than fifty years ago, are located right next to those of Auguste Clape. They come specifically from a tiny plot called Le Craux that produces less than 125 cases per year!!!

Cotes du Rhone that includes Cornas!!!!!!!!!
J. Despesse Cotes du Rhone Ephemere...$28.99
Only 100 cases made!
He sold off most of his Cornas from 2021 but saved what he felt was the best and blended it into his Cotes du Rhone. It is a non-vintage blend from two years (2021 and 2022) and contains his 2021 Cornas!!  He did not bottle a 2021 Cornas. It is an amazing 100% Syrah Cotes du Rhone.  We got very little of this lush Cotes du Rhone

Pairing a French Syrah from Cornas, particularly known for its rich, full-bodied profile, with the right cheese can be an extraordinary experience. Cornas Syrahs are intense and bold, offering flavors of dark fruits like blackberry and plum, along with earthy, peppery, and sometimes smoky notes. With this in mind, you'll want a cheese that can stand up to the wine’s complexity without overpowering it.

Wine and Cheese Pairing!

Pairing cheese with Syrah!

St. Agur Blue cheese

• Complementing the Wine’s Earthy and Spicy Notes: The earthy undertones of Blue  echo the Syrah's minerality, while its mild spiciness highlights the wine’s peppery character.
• Taming the Tannins: Cornas Syrahs can have firm tannins due to their robust structure, and the creaminess of the cheese helps to soften and mellow these tannins, making the wine feel smoother on the palate.
• Balancing the Fruit: The salty, slightly sharp bite of the blue cheese cuts through the dark fruit of the Syrah, offering contrast and balance. The wine’s lush fruit profile counters the saltiness, creating a harmonious back-and-forth between sweetness and savoriness.

Tasting Experience:

Take a small bite of St. Agur Blue, and let its creamy texture coat your tongue. As you sip the Cornas Syrah, notice how the dark blackberry and plum fruit tones interact with the cheese’s richness, creating a luxurious mouthfeel. The wine’s tannic grip softens, while the earthy and peppery elements from both wine and cheese intertwine, building layers of complexity.