Winery - Auguste et Pierre-Marie Clape
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rich, creamy and lush, this is like no other Clape Cornas before or since. Jammy raspberry fruit coats the palate, yet without seeming simple or heavy because there’s also a remarkable sense of minerality and balance. Long on the finish, buffered by soft tannins. As this ages, expect to see some of the jamminess recede and more of the minerality emerge. Drink 2010–2025, possibly longer.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Intended to offer a taste of Cornas at an earlier age, the 2004 Renaissance features bright strawberry fruit. It’s a bit peppery and herbal, with a light, less tannic structure. Approachable now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Seems to have almost a hint of acetate on the nose, but there’s no evidence of volatility on the mildly creamy palate, where bright cherry fruit is accented by cracked peppercorns. Turns a bit chewier on the finish, but remains balanced. Drink 2008–2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
For a cuvée intended to be drunk young, this is packed with material. It’s thick and dense with jammy raspberry fruit, a product of the hot vintage and tiny yields. Still slightly tannic, so hold off another couple of years. Drink 2010–2020.
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