Domaine Guillaume Gilles Cornas, Rhone, France 2023

One of the most exciting traditional Cornas producers, Guillaume Gilles crafts deeply expressive Syrah from the granite slopes of the appellation. Having trained with legendary winemakers Jean-Louis Chave and Robert Michel, Gilles has developed a style that combines the power and rustic character of classic Cornas with remarkable freshness and precision.

The 2023 is particularly appealing for its balance and aromatic lift, offering notes of blackberry, wild raspberry, blueberry and violet, layered with smoked meat, black pepper, olive, wild herbs and crushed granite. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably energetic, with fine-grained tannins, savory complexity and a long, peppery finish. Sourced from three parcels within the renowned Chaillot vineyard, the individual lots are vinified separately before being blended and aged for 18 months in older French oak barrels. A beautiful expression of traditional Northern Rhône Syrah, combining depth, character and elegance.