2016 marks the debut vintage of Ludovic and Corinne’s “Pur Granit”—from a southeast-facing one-hectare parcel of selection massale Syrah, planted between 2008 and 2011, in the vineyard of Saint-Pierre at around 380 meters altitude. The combination of high altitude and pure granite soil (hence the name) yields a taut, racy Cornas of remarkable focus and mineral purity. The 2017 is breathtaking; filled with luscious tootsie roll pop flavors; cola, tobacco and herb.  Fat yet refined with gorgeous aromas up and down the spectrum which should only improve with time.