Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 60, Rhone, France 2024

Cornas “Granit 60” 2024 is a powerful yet finely tuned expression of Syrah from one of the Northern Rhône’s most respected young-vine Cornas specialists. Sourced from steep, granite-rich slopes (the “60” referring to the extreme gradient of select parcels), this wine captures both the raw intensity and the precision that define top Cornas. Aromatically, it bursts with crushed blackberry, blackcurrant, violets, cracked pepper, smoked meat, and graphite, all lifted by a cool mineral edge. On the palate, it is deep and structured yet remarkably energetic, with firm but polished tannins and a vibrant core of dark fruit carried by fresh acidity and stony tension. Compared to more traditional, brooding Cornas, Vincent Paris brings clarity, lift, and drinkability without sacrificing depth making this a compelling, cellar-worthy Syrah that already shows impressive balance in its youth.

"Rocking aromatics of blue fruits, fresh fig, violets, and peppery, herbal nuances emerge from the 2024 Cornas Granit 60, and it's medium-bodied, with a focused, layered mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and a great finish. It was aged 16 months in used French oak barrels. It's perhaps a touch more nuanced and complex than the Granit 30, but both of these cuvées are beautiful wines in the vintage." Jeb Dunnuck 92-94