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Domaine Auguste Clape "Renaissance" Cornas 2019
(Cornas, Northern Rhône, France) - [JS 94] [JD 93-95] [WA 92-94+] [VM 92-94]
Regular price $160.00 Sale price $134.97 Save $25.03
About the Winery:
Vine Age: 4UP TO 30 yrs
Soil Type: Granite
Vineyard Area: 1.2 ha
Viticulture & Vinification:
94 Points - James Suckling:
"Big smoke and black-pepper nose with some dried Mediterranean herbs. Bold and seriously structured, the tannins keeping the alcohol well in the background, this is a weighty Cornas with quite soft acidity that triumphs over what could be limiting factors, thanks to the beauty of the damson-plum and wild-berry fruit. Drink or hold." (Mar 2022)
93-95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"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." (2/16/2022)
92-94+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"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." – Joe Czerwinski (Jan 2022)
92-94 Points - Vinous Media:
“Intensely perfumed, mineral-driven dark fruit and violet scents, along with a smoky element and a hint of cured tobacco. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering lively cassis, cherry preserve and floral pastille flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Closes very long and spicy, with a repeating cherry note and steadily building tannins.” – Josh Raynolds (May 2020)
In the world of wine, there are many good winegrowers. However, there are only a very select few who are truly great, and Auguste Clape will go down in history as one of the greats. A proud and uncompromising pioneer of fine winemaking in the Northern Rhône, his Syrahs from the cru of Cornas have earned their place among the most celebrated wines of France.
Domaine Clape is legendary in the Northern Rhône. This world-class estate was the first in Cornas to estate-bottle Syrah and sell it under their own name.
Domaine Clape’s eight hectares of stacked terrace vineyards, scattered across the Rhone Valley, grow on predominantly granitic soils, dedicated to Syrah-based wines vinified in a traditional style.
Domaine Clape’s eight hectares of stacked terrace vineyards, scattered across the Rhone Valley, grow on predominantly granitic soils, dedicated to Syrah-based wines vinified in a traditional style.
About this Wine:
‘Renaissance’ is rich and full-bodied, yet approachable in its youth. The wine shows smoky notes of dark plums, overripe black cherries, wet stones, and herbs. Open in a few years-- it’s worth the wait!
‘Renaissance’ is rich and full-bodied, yet approachable in its youth. The wine shows smoky notes of dark plums, overripe black cherries, wet stones, and herbs. Open in a few years-- it’s worth the wait!
Techinical Information
Varietal: 100% SyrahVine Age: 4UP TO 30 yrs
Soil Type: Granite
Vineyard Area: 1.2 ha
Viticulture & Vinification:
• A blend of fruit from younger vines
• Aged 22 months in 6- to 12-HL foudres
• All wines are harvested by hand, sorted and are not de-stemmed
Ratings & Reviews
"Big smoke and black-pepper nose with some dried Mediterranean herbs. Bold and seriously structured, the tannins keeping the alcohol well in the background, this is a weighty Cornas with quite soft acidity that triumphs over what could be limiting factors, thanks to the beauty of the damson-plum and wild-berry fruit. Drink or hold." (Mar 2022)
93-95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"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." (2/16/2022)
92-94+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"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." – Joe Czerwinski (Jan 2022)
92-94 Points - Vinous Media:
“Intensely perfumed, mineral-driven dark fruit and violet scents, along with a smoky element and a hint of cured tobacco. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering lively cassis, cherry preserve and floral pastille flavors and a hint of dark chocolate. Closes very long and spicy, with a repeating cherry note and steadily building tannins.” – Josh Raynolds (May 2020)