Paris (Vincent) Cornas La Geynale 2022

"Boers, rook, donker fruit, leer, laurier. Intens, kracht, tannine, zuren, lang." - 17,5/20 Perswijn

"Very complex nose of smoke and forest berry fruit with a touch of grilled meat. Extremely dense with enormous fine tannins, but still so bright and energetic. Major concentration at the extremely long, velvety finish, where you feel the wildness that's the signature of this appellation. From a single parcel of 50-year-old vines. Drinkable now, but best from 2026." - 98/100 James Suckling

"The promising 2022 Cornas La Geynale was made with 100% whole-clusters during fermentation. A complex nose explodes with pungent raspberry jam, blackberry compote, roasted herbs, iodine, tobacco leaves, spice-box, candle wax and a splash of menthol. There’s even a little gamey edge. This concentrated elixir hits the palate with mind-boggling energy and frames a massive tannic structure. I can’t wait to taste the final result." - 94-96/100 Vinous

"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." - 95/100 Decanter

"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. (AC)" - Jancis Robinson