"A full-bodied 2023 that's beautifully balanced, elegant, and layered ... another smoking value from this incredibly talented vigneron." - Jeb Dunnuck
Our direct-import portfolio has taken some major steps this year and landed some big names, and now we can add Cornas icon Vincent Paris to that list. Thanks to some very fortuitous connections, we gained domaine-direct access to this perennial superstar producer and his benchmark wines. The outstanding 2023s are now in the pipeline, and we're launching them today with a can't-miss private offer on the flagship Granit 60 Cornas.
As the name suggests, the 97-point 2023 Granit 60 comes from three plots of old-vines on steep granite slopes, densely planted and low-yielding. Paris' winemaking methods are traditional yet meticulous, so he's able to showcase his prime terroir in crystal-clear fashion in each of his wines. There's tons of Cornas soul here, but the wines avoid the rustic, untamed nature that's sometimes associated with this appellation. Instead, we get "a dense, juicy, textural and lively Cornas," as described by James Suckling, as assessment we can fully endorse after our recent tasting of the range of 2023s. The 2023 is loaded with character even at this young age, so you'd be forgiven for popping the cork and diving in now, but make no mistake, this wine is built to age with incredible panache, so make room, stash a few away, and get ready to enjoy one of the most consistently excellent Northern Rhône Syrahs on the market.
A dense, juicy, textural and lively Cornas with notes of sweet cherries, raspberries, wild herbs and baking spices. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins providing a silky texture to the succulent fruit. Bright center-palate that’s full of tension and spicy energy, with peppercorns, wild herbs and stones. Mineral and vivid with a long, precise and pure finish. Drink or hold.
97 points, James Suckling (Apr 2025)
The 2023 Cornas Granit 60 is similar to the Granit 30, only with more density and intensity. Black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and subtle spicy, meaty nuances all shine here, and it's a full-bodied 2023 that's beautifully balanced, elegant, and layered. Partially destemmed (70%) and aged in used oak, it's going to be another smoking value from this incredibly talented vigneron.
94-96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (May 2025)
Granit 60 is considerably darker than Granit 30. This has lovely blackberry and cassis notes, with a touch of blackberry eau-de-vie. It has a good sense of ripeness, but finishes firm and dry on a solid base of tannin. A little texture comes from the stems, but overall this is about the fruit, which has good finesse. The finish is long. This is a compact – rather than massive – Cornas, but one with a good sense of balance and freshness. Drink young if you like Cornas tannins, or wait. One-third whole bunches, no new oak.
95 points, Matt Walls, Decanter (Sep 2024)
Juicy grapefruit, orange blossom, red plum, fresh violet and stemmy nuances introduce the 2023 Cornas Granit 60. Rose petal and graphite add more complexity. Built around well-rounded tannins, the 2023 is a full-bodied, seductive Cornas that shines with outstanding purity, freshness and complexity.
92-94 points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous (Jan 2025)
Combining power and elegance, the 2023 Cornas Granit 60 is beautiful, revealing aromas of violet, dark berries, grapefruit and spices. Medium- to full-bodied, deeper and more layered than Granit 30, it’s built around a fleshy core of fruit, perfectly framed by velvety, youthful tannins, concluding with a long, perfumed and ethereal finish.
93 points, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate (May 2026)
A seductive version, featuring licorice and spiced blackberry preserves with concentration and range. Violet perfume wafts through, while lashings of saline, smoked meat, tar and dried herbs make this equally savory. Richly styled and mouthfilling, with tannins nicely sculpted for a smooth feel. Drinking well now, but give this time in the cellar to fully reveal itself. Best from 2028 through 2040. 20 cases imported.
93 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Nov 2025)
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