2022 Cornas, La Geynale, Domaine Vincent Paris, Rhône

Whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts after 5-day cold maceration. Vatting for 25 days with twice daily pumpovers no punchdowns). Aged for 16 months in used two to eight years old) oak barrels. Cask sample.

Tasted blind. Smoky and slightly reduced on the nose with a hit of black pepper. The palate has good freshness as well as taut tannins – moderate intensity as well on the mid palate. Quite elegant and appealing in style.

Drink 2026 - 2032

Has good weight of fruit, though no huge concentration like in other vintages. Ends on quite firm tannins, but they have a certain suppleness compared to the harsher green tannins elsewhere in Cornas this year. Classic style, with grip and presence that should age with interest, though will always be one for fans of a more ascetic Cornas style. Whole-bunch fermented, from 100-year-old vines grown in Reynard. Aged in used barrels, no new oak. 4,000 bottles made.

Drink 2028 - 2036