In the glass
What it pairs with
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Bone-in rib of beef with roasted marrow
The wine's iron mineral tannins demand the richest, most flavourful beef cut. -
Braised hare with juniper
Rich gamey hare stew rewards a deeply mineral Cornas. -
Camembert de Normandie
Soft creamy cheese softens the wine's firm tannins elegantly.
How to serve Cornas La Geynale
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. Bone-in rib of beef with roasted marrow, Braised hare with juniper, Camembert de Normandie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Geynale was first produced in 2003 as Vincent Paris's top single-vineyard cuvee. It comes from a specific terroir in Cornas that Paris identified as having the greatest mineral potential on his estate.
- 2003 — First vintage of La Geynale as Paris's single-vineyard prestige cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Vincent Paris
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Cornas AOC
- Oak
- 18-22 months in new and used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 65-100 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Cornas La Geynale
What does Cornas La Geynale taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long, deeply mineral finish.
When should I drink Cornas La Geynale?
Drink 8-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cornas La Geynale?
Bone-in rib of beef with roasted marrow is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised hare with juniper and Camembert de Normandie. The wine's iron mineral tannins demand the richest, most flavourful beef cut.
What grapes are in Cornas La Geynale?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Cornas AOC.