Cornas · France
2023 Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 60
A concentrated, mineral-precise Cornas from 60-year-old granite vines, delivering granite-driven saline tension alongside vibrant cherry and wild herb aromatics, with peak potential through 2040.
- Varietal
- Syrah
- Region
- Cornas
- Vintage
- 2023
Drinking Window
In 2026: Too YoungHolding. Drinking window opens in 2028.
Right now: In May 2026 the 2023 Granit 60 is in its early phase, with the drinking window officially opening around 2028 and peak expression anticipated between 2030 and 2040. The wine is showing its youthful power and the fruit is ripe and expressive, but the full integration of tannins and the development of secondary complexity are still ahead. Those who open a bottle now will encounter something that is genuinely impressive but not yet at its full potential. A minimum two-hour decant is essential. The mineral tension and the saline quality that run through the finish suggest this wine will age with uncommon grace, developing tertiary notes of iron, dried meat and forest floor over the next decade.
About Domaine Vincent Paris
Domaine Vincent Paris is among the most important properties in Cornas, a name that has become synonymous with a new generation of precision and elegance in an appellation that was once synonymous only with power. Vincent Paris farms ancient granite-terraced vines that are among the most venerable in the appellation, and the Granit 60 designation refers to the approximate age of the vines used in that bottling. His winemaking is minimalist: long maceration to extract the full mineral expression of the granite soils, aging in large traditional vessels, and no concession to cosmetic winemaking that would soften the wine's essential character.
Food Pairings
Wild boar ragout with fresh pappardelle
The wine's smoked meat and wild herb notes are a natural companion for gamey, slow-braised boar, and the saline finish acts as a flavor amplifier for the rich ragout.
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and black olive
The Cornas peppercorn and spice character complements grilled lamb perfectly, and the granite mineral tension cuts through the fat of the chops.
Roasted portobello mushrooms with truffle oil
The wine's earthy, graphite mineral notes find a natural echo in the umami richness of roasted mushrooms dressed with truffle.
Service & Cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 16-18C / 61-64F
- Decanting
- Decant for a minimum of two hours. The Granit 60 is a serious, structured wine that needs extended exposure to open its aromatics and allow the precise tannins to relax. A Burgundy glass is ideal for capturing the complex aromatic profile once it opens.
- Cellar Storage
- 12-14C / 54-57F
Frequently Asked
What does 'Granit 60' mean?
The name refers to the approximate age of the vines used for this cuvee, which are around 60 years old, planted on the granite terraces of Cornas. Old vines on granite produce deeply concentrated, mineral-precise fruit that is the hallmark of this bottling.
When will this wine be at its best?
The drinking window opens around 2028 and peak expression is expected between 2030 and 2040. Early openers should decant for two or more hours.
What makes Cornas different from Hermitage or Cote-Rotie?
Cornas is produced entirely from Syrah with no blending of white varieties, and it is sourced from some of the steepest and most ancient granite-terraced vineyards in the Northern Rhone. The result is typically more concentrated and mineral than Cote-Rotie and more savage in its early years than Hermitage.
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