2022 is a phenomenal vintage for Johann Michel, and we have his top wine of the vintage, the Cuvee Jana. The Jana pays tribute to Johanns daughter, Jana, and is an excellent Cornas sourced from a few famed lieu-dits. The production for Johanns wines is small but has been drawing savvy Rhone lovers' attention with some magnificent past vintages. This Cuvee has been on a roll with Jeb Dunnuck, comparing them to one of the Cornas originals, Auguste Clape. Cuvee Jana is a combination of two Lieu-dits, the famed Chaillot, which Johann planted in 2000 by himself, and Les Cotes, which he also planted in 2001-2003. The initial planting comprised the best Syrah clones from Domaine Auguste Clape's nursery and were planted on sand, limestone, and decomposed granite. It is a brilliant wine that expresses Conas down to its core with stunning purity of fruit while concentrated, tightly knit, very complex, and age-worthy. 2022 has it all: power, richness, elegance, and purity. It's a contender for one of the top Cornas of the vintage and a standout wine from Johann Michel. We have friendly pricing on this Cuvee, and it is not a bottle to miss for 2020 Cornas. We have low pricing on some of the only bottles available in the USA, and it is highly recommended for Northern Rhone fans!
Jeb Dunnuck 99 points! "The 2022 Cornas Cuvée Jana brings another level of density and depth, with serious blue fruits, roasted meats, liquid violets, and graphite-driven aromas and flavors. With full-bodied richness, it has a flawlessly balanced, elegant mouthfeel, incredible purity and precision, and a monster of a finish. This is legit awesomeness in wine. It's going to have an incredibly broad drink window, and I doubt (although you never know) that it will ever shut down. Enjoy bottles over the coming 20-30 years."
2022 Johann Michel Cornas Cuvée Jana
2022 Johann Michel Cornas Cuvée Jana
2022 is a phenomenal vintage for Johann Michel, and we have his top wine of the vintage, the Cuvee Jana. The Jana pays tribute to Johanns daughter, Jana, and is an excellent Cornas sourced from a few famed lieu-dits. The production for Johanns wines is small but has been drawing savvy Rhone lovers' attention with some magnificent past vintages. This Cuvee has been on a roll with Jeb Dunnuck, comparing them to one of the Cornas originals, Auguste Clape. Cuvee Jana is a combination of two Lieu-dits, the famed Chaillot, which Johann planted in 2000 by himself, and Les Cotes, which he also planted in 2001-2003. The initial planting comprised the best Syrah clones from Domaine Auguste Clape's nursery and were planted on sand, limestone, and decomposed granite. It is a brilliant wine that expresses Conas down to its core with stunning purity of fruit while concentrated, tightly knit, very complex, and age-worthy. 2022 has it all: power, richness, elegance, and purity. It's a contender for one of the top Cornas of the vintage and a standout wine from Johann Michel. We have friendly pricing on this Cuvee, and it is not a bottle to miss for 2020 Cornas. We have low pricing on some of the only bottles available in the USA, and it is highly recommended for Northern Rhone fans!
Jeb Dunnuck 99 points! "The 2022 Cornas Cuvée Jana brings another level of density and depth, with serious blue fruits, roasted meats, liquid violets, and graphite-driven aromas and flavors. With full-bodied richness, it has a flawlessly balanced, elegant mouthfeel, incredible purity and precision, and a monster of a finish. This is legit awesomeness in wine. It's going to have an incredibly broad drink window, and I doubt (although you never know) that it will ever shut down. Enjoy bottles over the coming 20-30 years."
