Domaine Vincent Paris
Cornas Granit 60
Cornas
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Syrah
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
Too Young: holding.
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.
The ‘23 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.
Drinking window
Tasting note
The 2023 Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 60 is a tour de force of Northern Rhone Syrah, displaying the concentrated, mineral power that has made Cornas one of the most exciting appellations in France. The color is dense and inky, nearly opaque at the center. The nose is remarkably complex and layered: sweet cherry and raspberry open first, bringing unexpected brightness for such a dark wine, followed by wild herbs and baking spice. Peppercorn and graphite add a mineral dimension that speaks directly to the granite soils for which this cuvee is named. Violet perfume lifts the top of the aromatic profile, while red plum, black raspberry and licorice fill in the fruit spectrum. Spiced blackberry and smoked meat provide deep savory intrigue. On the palate the wine is dense, juicy and lively all at once, with fine tannins providing a precise, sculpted framework rather than coarse grip. The saline quality that runs through the finish is a hallmark of old granite-vine Cornas, and this wine has it in abundance. The finish is long, clean and exact.
The 2023 vintage
The 2023 vintage in Cornas and the Northern Rhone was marked by a warm growing season that delivered exceptional ripeness in the Syrah while a series of well-timed cooling events through August and September preserved the freshness and natural acidity that the appellation's granite-soil wines depend on for structure and precision. Yields were modest, concentrating the fruit, and harvest conditions were clean and favorable. The result is a vintage of very high quality that extended aging potential, with wines showing the combination of ripe dark fruit and mineral precision that defines great Cornas. Winemakers were broadly enthusiastic about the vintage.
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.
From the cellar: pair with
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
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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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.
How does 2023 Granit 60 compare to earlier vintages?
The 2023 is considered among the stronger recent vintages in Cornas, with exceptional ripeness balanced by the freshness that the granite soils provide. It is likely to age at least as well as the celebrated 2017 and 2019 vintages.
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.