The 2022 Domaine Courbis Cornas Les Eygats is a striking single-vineyard Syrah from one of the highest and coolest sites in the Cornas appellation. Perched on steep granite slopes, Les Eygats is known for producing wines of exceptional perfume, freshness and elegance. The Courbis brothers have become renowned for their meticulous vineyard work and ability to capture the unique personality of each site, and this cuvée beautifully highlights the more refined and mineral side of Cornas.
The nose reveals blackberry, blueberry and black cherry alongside notes of violet, cracked pepper, graphite and crushed stone. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably lifted, combining pure dark fruit with fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a distinctive granite-driven minerality. Layers of olive tapenade, spice and smoky herbs emerge through a long, precise finish. The 2022 vintage delivers both depth and freshness, resulting in a Cornas of impressive balance and finesse.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A beautifully perfumed and elegant Cornas that showcases the unique character of the Les Eygats vineyard. Complex, mineral and highly age-worthy, it pairs superbly with roast lamb, duck, venison, beef fillet and wild mushroom dishes. Enjoy with a generous decant if drinking young, or cellar through 2040–2045 as it develops further savoury complexity and depth.
