In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb kebabs with cumin
The wine's vibrant fruit and pepper notes match Middle-Eastern lamb spicing. -
Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce
Medium-bodied Syrah with its earthy mineral notes pair naturally with pork and mushroom. -
French charcuterie board
Value Cornas with its fresh dark fruit is perfect alongside a classic charcuterie selection.
How to serve Cornas Granit 30
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb kebabs with cumin, Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce, French charcuterie board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vincent Paris founded his domaine in 1997 after working at Clape and other Northern Rhone producers. Granit 30 uses vines approximately 30 years old on Cornas granite, priced to compete with entry-level Crozes.
- 1997 — Vincent Paris founds the domaine in Cornas after apprenticeships in the Northern Rhone
Facts
- Producer
- Vincent Paris
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Cornas AOC
- Oak
- 12-16 months in used French oak barriques and demi-muids
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Cornas Granit 30
What does Cornas Granit 30 taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, spiced finish.
When should I drink Cornas Granit 30?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cornas Granit 30?
Grilled lamb kebabs with cumin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce and French charcuterie board. The wine's vibrant fruit and pepper notes match Middle-Eastern lamb spicing.
What grapes are in Cornas Granit 30?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Cornas AOC.