Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Iron-Mineral And Peppery finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast rack of lamb with garlic and thyme Classic Northern Rhone pairing; the wine's mineral depth and dark fruit match slow-roasted lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Venison ragout with wild mushrooms Game and mushroom earthiness meet the wine's mineral concentration.More wines for venison →
  • Beef daube with olives Provencale beef stew and the wine's olive and dark fruit character are complementary.More wines for beef stew →

With cheese

Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage Our pick Cornas is dark northern Rhône Syrah with high acidity and medium to firm tannin. A mild, creamy blue such as Vercors-Sassenage has the fat and salt to soften that tannin, and the wine's acidity keeps the rich, buttery paste from feeling heavy.

How to serve Cornas Granit 60

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1997First vintage of Granit 60 from the domaine's oldest vine parcels

Facts

Producer
Vincent Paris · visiting guide
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.

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