2022 David Reynaud Cornas "Rebelle"

A tiny production Cornas from David Reynaud of Domaine des Bruyères, working biodynamically on granite terraces in the southern sector of the appellation.

100% Syrah from old vines rooted in decomposed granite known locally as gore, farmed without chemicals and hand harvested. Fermented with native yeasts, a significant proportion of whole clusters, and long gentle maceration. Aged in older barrels.

The wine marries Cornas power with Reynaud’s signature finesse: dark blackberry, black olive, violets, cracked pepper, smoked earth, and graphite. The palate is structured but remarkably polished, with lifted aromatics, mineral tension, fine yet firm tannins, and a long, savoury finish that speaks clearly of granite.