Alain Verset, Cornas 2014 Champagne The Bruniers—the family behind Vieux

The Bruniers—the family behind Vieux Télégraphe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Les Pallières in Gigondas—did

Gault Millau annual guide to German wines named Ernest Loosen German winemaker of the year in 2001

90 points Wine Enthusiast Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks

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I'd easily guess Pauillac instead of Napa

Alain Verset, Cornas 2014 Champagne The Bruniers—the family behind VieuxNo one is more revered in Cornas than Nol Verset. But it is not widely known that Nol had a brother, Louis, who also made fine traditional Cornas from the familys ancient Petite Syrah vines. Louis was never well known here in the U. S.; his output was even smaller than Nols and his wines were never imported. And, while Nol finally retired in 2007 after 63 vintages, Louis stopped making wine in 1994. Today his wines are impossible to find. Yet, Louis