In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast rack of lamb with garlic and thyme
Classic Northern Rhone pairing; the wine's mineral depth and dark fruit match slow-roasted lamb. -
Venison ragout with wild mushrooms
Game and mushroom earthiness meet the wine's mineral concentration. -
Beef daube with olives
Provencale beef stew and the wine's olive and dark fruit character are complementary.
How to serve Cornas Granit 60
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast rack of lamb with garlic and thyme, Venison ragout with wild mushrooms, Beef daube with olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Granit 60 uses fruit from vines approximately 60 years old at Domaine Vincent Paris, versus 30 years for Granit 30. The older vines yield smaller berries with higher skin-to-juice ratios.
- 1997 — First vintage of Granit 60 from the domaine's oldest vine parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Vincent Paris
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Cornas AOC
- Oak
- 16-20 months in used French oak barriques and foudres
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 40-65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Cornas Granit 60
What does Cornas Granit 60 taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, iron-mineral and peppery finish.
When should I drink Cornas Granit 60?
Drink 6-20 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 60?
Roast rack of lamb with garlic and thyme is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison ragout with wild mushrooms and Beef daube with olives. Classic Northern Rhone pairing; the wine's mineral depth and dark fruit match slow-roasted lamb.
What grapes are in Cornas Granit 60?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Cornas AOC.