From a challenging year, the 2008 Cornas La Geynale is disappointing and probably should have been declassified. Vincent Paris’s 2009s are spectacular wines that will repay 10-20 years of cellaring (in the case of La Geynale and Granite 60 Vieilles Vignes). These are rich, full-bodied efforts that cut a nice style between the traditional and more modern, barrique-aged Cornas. Purity, texture and an unmistakable gamy, animal Syrah character that comes from this amphitheater-like appellation are all present in these three cuvees of Cornas. Importer: A Thomas Calder Selection (various importers); Paris fax: 011 33 1 46 45 15 29