2020 Guillaume Gilles, Cornas, Les Rieux - Magnum

Guillaume Gilles’ father was a teacher in Lyon, but his grandfather was none other than renowned Cornas vigneron Marcel Juge. But Gilles’ entrée into winemaking was made when another Cornas legend, Robert Michel, was seeking an apprentice. Gilles enthusiastically embraced the traditions of his forebears, and – along with his partner, Emilie – has quickly established this as one of the best addresses for powerful, meaty, and structured Cornas that are built to last. 'Les Rieux' is a lighter, more red fruited wine that harkens back to Cornas of yesteryear. From a site at 400+ meters altitude.