VINCENT PARIS
Granit Blanc VDP
2017
$40.40*
About this winery
Vincent Paris has rapidly ascended to become one of the stars of the tiny Cornas appellation. Blessed with a collection of small parcel, old vine vineyards (some nearly 100 years of age) which he inherited from his grandfather, Vincent has turned out some of the most exciting wines in the region in the past decade. The praise for Paris’ wines is almost universal, drawing consistently top marks from the Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator and Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar. His wines...
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Product notes
The Viognier and Roussane vines were planted in 2004 on a north facing hillside in the Cornas appellation. The exposure is not considered optimal for quality red wine but works perfectly for white grapes allowing full maturity without excess alcohol. The soil is typical of the Cornas appellation, with a very decomposed granite, almost sand-like.
Production notes
Fermentation and aging take place in tanks and the wine is bottled after six months with no malolactic fermentation.
Tasting notes
Highly perfumed aromas typical of Roussane and Viognier, stone fruits and white flowers. The power of Viognier is tempered by the Roussane which brings a freshness and minerality to the wine. The wine does not go through malo-lactic fermentation which also helps maintain balance in an otherwise full bodied and luscious wine.