2005 Thierry Allemand Cornas Chaillots, Rhone, France (stained label)

Thierry Allemand’s Chaillots comes from the younger Syrah vines of the domaine, planted across steep limestone and granite slopes in Cornas, and offers a slightly more immediate expression than the old-vine Reynard cuvée. Allemand farms organically by hand, ferments with whole clusters, and ages the wine for two years in seasoned foudres and barriques before bottling unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur. The concentrated 2005 shows raspberry, boysenberry, violet, licorice, iron, and dusty mineral notes across a supple yet structured palate with fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a long, savory finish.

94 points -Wine Spectator

Condition Note: The label shows visible staining consistent with long-term cellar storage. Please refer to the bottle images for condition; the wine is being sold as pictured.