In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Peppery finish

What it pairs with

  • Pork rillettes and cornichons
    The wine's lighter grip and dark fruit suit charcuterie perfectly.
  • Grilled lamb burger with tapenade
    Casual lamb preparations match the approachable Cornas character.
  • Mushroom and walnut tart
    Earthy flavors and moderate tannins pair naturally.

History

Renaissance is the second label of the Clape domaine, introduced to handle younger-vine fruit that is excellent but not up to the concentration standard of the flagship Cornas.

  1. 1990 — Clape introduces Renaissance as a second cuvee from younger-vine parcels

Facts

Producer
Auguste Clape
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Cornas AOC
Oak
12 months in used French oak casks
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 30-50 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1990

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