Domaine Vincent Paris Granit 60 Old Vines Cornas 2017 Red Rhone 150cl
Tasting
On the nose, aromas of violet, cherry, blackberry, licorice emerge. On the palate, spices and notes of black fruit jam flatter the taste buds of discerning tasters. There is agreat concentration with nonetheless silky tannins. Very long on the palate.
Source domain
Food-wine pairings
Wine service
- Serving temperature: 17-18°C
- Serving: decant 1 hour before serving
- Conservation: to be consumed from 2021
- Aging potential up to 2034
Technical specifications
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Estate: Domaine Vincent Paris
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Cuvée: Cornas Granit 60
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Appellation: AOC Cornas
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Region: Northern Rhône Valley
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Color : Red wine
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Type: dry, still
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Vintage: 2017
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Grape variety: 100% Syrah
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Aging: Occurs 3 months in tank then 1 year in barrels of 2 to 8 years (No new barrels, to respect the aromas of the terroir). This wine is a great Cornas combining power and finesse.
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Vinification
The harvest is destemmed at 70%. After a week of cold maceration (12 °C), fermentation starts naturally, the tanks are pumped over morning and evening and are saturated with carbon dioxide. Vinification lasts 3 to 4 weeks. -
Format: Magnum 150cl
- Production: 4 to 5000 bottles per year.
About the cuvée Cornas Granit 60 old vines
Comes from 3 plots selected for their great quality: Vines with an average age of 60 years, slopes of up to 60%, where the vine grows slowly among the stones to yield less than 30 Hl/ha. Production: 4 to 5000 bottles.
Source domain
Aging
This cuvée is meant for aging. I recommend waiting 4 or 5 years before opening the first bottles.
The best period is from 6 to 15 years, and the maximum aging is about 20 years.