Domaine Lionnet Pur Granit , Cornas, Cornas

Domaine Lionnet Pur Granit is an evocative and deftly crafted Cornas wine from a name that has been producing wine in the Northern Rhône since the Middle Ages. A classic Cornas from vignerons Corinne Lionnet and husband Ludovic Izerable, it is made with tradition in mind and sustainable practices. Grapes are harvested by hand and vinified as whole bunches with indigenous yeasts. Domaine Lionnet has been certified organic since 2009. This results in wines that are pure, unadulterated Northern Rhône.

The Pur Granit is, as its name suggests, a masterclass in precision and purity. It is focused, energetic and distinctly mineral, hence the ‘pure granite’ of its name. It hails from a one-hectare parcel of Syrah, on a southeast-facing site in the vineyard of Saint-Pierre at 380 metres. This confluence of altitude and pure granitic soil makes for a dense and racy wine. Perfumed with aromas that define Cornas, red berries, black olives, and charcuterie jump evocatively from the glass. Decant to release mocha and violet. Decades of potential for ageing.