Vincent Paris 2020 Cornas

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“Soaring Power and Energy”

2020 Vincent Paris Cornas la Geynale

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98 DE / 96-98 WA / 96-98 JD / 96 VM / 16++ JR

2020 Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 60 VV

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95-97 JD / 95 VM / 95 DE / 16.5+ JR

2020 Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30

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93-95 JD / 93 VM / 93 DE / 16.5 JR

Vincent Paris, whose first vintage was 1997, is as shy as his wines are bold. In his early 30s, he has retro sideburns, but not much else about this appellation's established star is "retro". Vincent's uncle is Robert Michel, one of Cornas' finest growers. He made his two first wines with his uncle and then, seeking autonomy, rented facilities for the vinification of his most recent wines

Vincent is convinced that the forests surrounding the appellation must remain wild and uncultivated. He believes in protecting ecosystems to preserve the health balance of all vegetation, not only vines. He is meticulous in the vineyards, and prunes to only four bunches of grapes per vine (the norm is between five and seven), which concentrates the vines' growing power and cuts down on the need for green harvests..

His Cornas Granit "30" and "60" are designations that refer to the gradient slope of the vineyards. The Granit 30 is concentrated black fruit in a relatively “consumer friendly” style – perhaps a bit more Syrah-ish than Cornas-ish- whereas the 60 is classic Cornas: dense, with aromas of kidney and iron, and a terrific mineral underpinning. Last in the range is very small amount of Cornas "La Geynale", a blend of mostly Genale from the 1910 plantings he purchased from his uncle, along with 20-30% from neighboring Reynard. The addition of the "y" in Geynale is a nod to this unique blend. 

These "straight-up heavenly" wines have just arrived from France and are now in stock for you! 

2020 Vincent Paris Cornas la Geynale

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98 DE / 96-98 WA / 96-98 JD / 96 VM

A wine that fizzes and sparks with crackling berry fruits and dried herbs. Full-bodied but not massive in the mouth, this has soaring power and energy. Perfectly balanced, with searing, mouth-coating, super-fine tannin. A wine like a thunder crack that takes you by surprise, it shocks the palate. Long finish. This is an exceptional vintage for Vincent Paris. 100-year-old vines. No destemming. Five-day cold maceration, then fermented with wild yeasts. Twice daily remontage, no punching down, then aged for 16 months in two to eight-year-old barriques. Grown on the granite slopes of lieu-dit La Geynale, one of the finest of the appellation. -Matt Walls, Decanter

2020 Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes

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95-97 JD / 95 VM / 95 DE / 16.5+ JR

From vines slightly higher in elevation, the 2020 Cornas Granit 60 is similarly purple-hued and has more primordial aromas and flavors of blueberries, cassis, pepper, and scorched earth. It's more structured, mineral-laced, and austere, and is going to require patience.—Jeb Dunnuck

Glass-staining ruby. Intensely perfumed cherry and blackberry aromas are complemented by suggestions of licorice, candied flowers, olive paste and black pepper. Appealingly sweet and energetic on the palate, offering pliant cherry, dark berry preserve, exotic spice and floral pastille flavors that show impressive depth; a smoky mineral flourish gains strength on the back half. Shows superb energy and mineral thrust on the clinging finish, which is framed by velvety, slowly building tannins-Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

2020 Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30

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93-95 JD / 93 VM / 93 DE / 16.5 JR

Starting with what could be considered the entry level cuvée, the 2020 Cornas Granit 30 comes from further down the slope, from vines closer to the village. That's obviously not a bad thing, since this plump, full-bodied, beautifully textured Cornas has remarkable purity and elegance as well as richness. Blackberries, blueberries, subtle smoke, graphite, and violets all emerge from the glass, and it has a seamless, incredibly elegant texture.—Jeb Dunnuck

Dark violet color. Dark berry preserve, licorice, olive and exotic spice aromas, with a hint of espresso in the background. Sappy and broad on the palate, offering spice-tinged cherry-cola, blueberry and candied violet flavors with a spicy snap of black pepper. The floral note carries through a very long, dark fruitdriven finish, where gently chewy tannins add shape and closing grip. -- Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media