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$24.50The Story
Julien Pilonâs 2019 LâĂlĂŠgance du Caillou lives up to its name. This is Cornas that keeps its wild heart but wraps it in eleganceâstructured, savory Syrah thatâs built on granite bones but polished with care.
The nose is full of blackberries, violets, crushed rock, and smoky herbs. On the palate, itâs deep and layered, with firm but fine tannins, dark fruit concentration, and a mineral streak that gives it real lift. Thereâs no excess oak, no over-extractionâjust pure fruit, stony texture, and a long, savory finish.
While many Cornas wines go big and brooding, Pilon leans into nuance and freshness. It's a wine for lovers of Syrah with tensionâpowerful, but never heavy-handed.
Perfect for: braised short ribs, grilled lamb, wild mushroom dishes, or cellaring alongside Saint-Joseph and CĂ´te-RĂ´tie favorites.
Description
Julien Pilonâs 2019 LâĂlĂŠgance du Caillou lives up to its name. This is Cornas that keeps its wild heart but wraps it in eleganceâstructured, savory Syrah thatâs built on granite bones but polished with care.
The nose is full of blackberries, violets, crushed rock, and smoky herbs. On the palate, itâs deep and layered, with firm but fine tannins, dark fruit concentration, and a mineral streak that gives it real lift. Thereâs no excess oak, no over-extractionâjust pure fruit, stony texture, and a long, savory finish.
While many Cornas wines go big and brooding, Pilon leans into nuance and freshness. It's a wine for lovers of Syrah with tensionâpowerful, but never heavy-handed.
Perfect for: braised short ribs, grilled lamb, wild mushroom dishes, or cellaring alongside Saint-Joseph and CĂ´te-RĂ´tie favorites.
