Paris did well in 2014, and while the wines lack the density and depth of the 2015s, they have pure, classic and balanced characters. They’ll certainly be drinkable at an earlier age than his 2015s. Plums, blueberries, crushed violets, lavender and olive characteristics all emerge from the 2014 Cornas La Geynale, which is surprisingly fruit forward and textured, and while I normally find this cuvée the most meaty and gamey, it leads with its fruit in 2014. Still, there's plenty of garrigue, olive and pepper here, with a tinge of iodine and beef blood. It has more depth of fruit than most in the vintage and will drink well for 8-10 years.

A vibrant, fresh style, with a pure beam of cassis and bitter cherry fruit lined with mouthwatering white pepper and chalk notes. Shows a long violet echo on the finish. Built on purity, this should age gracefully. Drink now through 2026. 300 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Northern Rh?ne / Cornas Select to Add