“Merits serious consideration as wine of the vintage.” - The Wine Advocate, (96-98) points

The Wine Advocate: “Ancient vines, a near-perfect southern exposition and Paris's genius touch combine in his 2020 Cornas la Geynale, which merits serious consideration as wine of the vintage within the tiny Cornas appellation. Spectacular aromas of blueberries and cassis lead the way, garnished by hints of sage, bay leaf, licorice and crushed stone. Full-bodied and ripe, it's nevertheless neither overly heavy nor rich, with an intriguing sense of weightlessness that easily carries that swirl of flavors through the long, silky finish. 14% alc. Drink 2023-2035.” (96-98) points

Decanter: “Full-bodied but not massive in the mouth, this has soaring power and energy. Perfectly balanced, with searing, mouth-coating, super-fine tannin. A wine like a thunder crack that takes you by surprise, it shocks the palate. Long finish. This is an exceptional vintage for Vincent Paris. 100-year-old vines. No destemming. Five-day cold maceration, then fermented with wild yeasts. Twice daily remontage, no punching down, then aged for 16 months in two to eight-year-old barriques. Grown on the granite slopes of lieu-dit La Geynale, one of the finest of the appellation.” 98 points

JancisRobinson.com: “Dark, intense, intriguing floral characters. Sweet fruit. Lovely hints of violet on the palate. Precise acidity, lingering mineral edge. Firm tannins, needs a few more years bottle age but will be excellent. Great length on finish.. Drink 2023-2030.” 16++ points

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