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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Pork rillettes and cornichons The wine's lighter grip and dark fruit suit charcuterie perfectly.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Grilled lamb burger with tapenade Casual lamb preparations match the approachable Cornas character.More wines for lamb →
- Mushroom and walnut tart Earthy flavors and moderate tannins pair naturally.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Cornas Renaissance
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pork rillettes and cornichons, Grilled lamb burger with tapenade, Mushroom and walnut tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 1990Clape introduces Renaissance as a second cuvee from younger-vine parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Auguste Clape · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Cornas Renaissance
What does Cornas Renaissance taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery finish.
When should I drink Cornas Renaissance?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cornas Renaissance?
Pork rillettes and cornichons is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb burger with tapenade and Mushroom and walnut tart. The wine's lighter grip and dark fruit suit charcuterie perfectly.
What grapes are in Cornas Renaissance?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Cornas AOC.
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