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2018 Cornas “Renaissance”

Domaine Clape

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 foudres for 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.

Anthony Lynch


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2018
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Syrah
Appellation: Cornas
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhône
Producer: Domaine Clape
Winemaker: Pierre-Marie & Olivier Clape
Vineyard: 1.2 ha, up to 30 years old
Soil: Granite
Aging: Aged 22 months in 6- to 12-HL foudres
Farming: Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol: 13.5%

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Terroirs

Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.

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