2006 Cornas Chaillot

"Two thousand six is a very fine vintage," according to Allemand. "It will age gracefully on its balance, and the wines are very evocative of Cornas, with all the components in place. Two thousand seven will come out with more power, but not like the 2005s, which people should not be drinking too young. " Tasting here is always interesting, if a bit confusing, as Allemand works with a broad range of cuvees that change every year, and he makes final blending decisions late in the game. In some years he also sets aside certain lots for a non-sulfured bottling when he feels that the quality justifies it. Sadly for us, that wine is not brought into the U. S. by the authorized importer. I continue to be mightily impressed by Allemand's wines and consider him among the very best producers in the northern Rhone valley today.