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2008 Domaine Courbis Champelrose, Cornas, Rhône Valley

( £19.99 down to £14.99, 13%, Waitrose )

Cornas can make some of the chunkiest wines in the northern Rhône, but this is much more refined than many examples. It’s got lovely lifted crackedf pepper and clove spice on the nose, with subtle oak, hints of grilled meat and red fruits and a fine, refreshing finish. The wine will comfortably age for another eight years or more. 

BuyDrinking window: 2012-20Similar Wines: £10-£20, 91-95, France, Red, Syrah/Shiraz
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