2021 Vincent Paris Granit 60

Vincent Paris is an under-the-radar producer based in the northern Rhône with vineyards in Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas. 'Granit 60' refers to the steep 60-degree gradient slope of the Cornas vineyard planted in granitic soils at 300 meters elevation, where older vines from the Patou, Mazard, and Sauman lieux-dits are pruned to only four bunches per vine to concentrate growing power. The wine ferments with 30-33% whole cluster at low temperatures, with two-thirds vinified in barrel and one-third in tank, then aged in oak barrels for up to twelve months. This powerful Cornas embodies the appellation's characteristic meatiness and brawn while maintaining mineral freshness.