In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- 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