Auguste Clape - Renaissance 2019
Price: $129.99
| Producer | Auguste Clape |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Rhone |
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| Varietal | Syrah |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Sku | 28739 |
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Made from the domaine's younger vines, Renaissance showcases top terroirs across the Cornas appellation in a slightly more accessible way than Clape's flagship bottling. Given the same treatment—vinified naturally with whole clusters and aged in old foudresfor nearly two years before being bottled unfiltered—it can be enjoyed in its youth, although it certainly has the structure to age for many years. Replete with inky black fruit, black olive, and gamey overtones, this Syrah is the real deal from one of the best in the game.
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
Neither of the 2019 Cornas had been bottled at the time of my trip through the region. The 2019 Cornas Renaissance is well worth seeking out, and despite being the entry level Cornas for this family, it tastes like most estates’ top releases. Beautiful red and blue fruits, bouquet garni, iron, and peppery notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, pure, seamless Cornas that should benefit from just short-term cellaring and have 15 years or more of prime drinking.
Barrel Sample: 93-95
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
Even the "early-drinking" 2019 Cornas Renaissance needs some time in the cellar. It's full-bodied, dense and tannic, with notes of horse liniment and cassis, plus savory undertones of black olive. Rich, velvety textured and long on the finish, it looks to be a solid effort.
Barrel Sample: 92-94+
