Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas La Geynale, Rhone, France 2024

Cornas “La Geynale” 2024 is a striking and highly anticipated expression of Syrah from one of Cornas’ most revered single-vineyard sites. Sourced from old vines planted on steep, decomposed granite slopes, “La Geynale” delivers both the raw intensity and the precision that have made Vincent Paris a benchmark producer in the Northern Rhône. The 2024 vintage opens with an expressive and layered bouquet of blackberry compote, black cherry, violet, crushed granite, smoked meat, and black pepper, lifted by a cool, floral edge that brings remarkable freshness. On the palate, the wine is dense yet agile, with finely structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and a deep mineral core that anchors the dark, concentrated fruit. There is an impressive sense of balance between power and finesse, making this both immediately compelling and built for long-term evolution. A quintessential modern Cornas that captures purity, energy, and site expression in equal measure.

"Brilliant aromatics of blue fruits, fig, blood orange, pepper, and violet notes emerge from the medium-bodied 2024 Cornas La Geynale, which has a concentrated mouthfeel, building, ripe tannins, and a gorgeous finish. This reminds me of a great vintage of Clape Cornas! It sees a lot more stems and comes from the oldest vines of the estate, and it's going to need 4-5 years of bottle age. It's up there with the crème de la crème of the vintage." Jeb Dunnuck 94-96