Domaine de Saint Pierre, Les Corvées Arbois Rouge 2016

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  • Drink by: 2022-2030

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Les Corvées is an assemblage of Poulsard and Pinot Noir from the Jura. It’s quite playful, superbly fresh with a nose slightly reminiscent of the carbonic macération typically found in some Beaujolais. This is not showing the funky side of Poulsard. Instead, this is super pretty and fills the mouth with red fruits, wild strawberries and some brown spice. It is cheeky but has a degree of seriousness, wrapped in a core of smooth tannins and soft structure which gives length. If you enjoy savouriness in lighter reds, this is an easy drinking style and I always like a decant first.

Liinaa Berry

Liinaa Berry is a Melbourne-based wine critic and consultant with over a decade of experience as a sommelier and wine buyer across Australia and around the world where she has built award-winning wine programs and championed independent producers with conviction. Now focused on reviewing and writing, Liinaa brings a floor-trained palate and commercial insight to her assessments. She is also the Melbourne Ambassador for Star Wine List and serves on the committee of Sommeliers Australia. An advocate for site-driven wines and thoughtful farming, Liinaa is particularly drawn to producers who articulate a clear sense of place. Her tasting philosophy centres on structure, balance and context — always asking not just how a wine tastes, but why it matters.

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Categories: Imported Wines, Drinks