Auguste Clape
Auguste Clape Renaissance Cornas
4.5
Expert Rating
4.1
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Auguste Clape Renaissance Cornas is a highly sought-after wine produced by the renowned winery Auguste Clape in the Cornas appellation of the Rhône Valley. The vineyards are situated on steep slopes with granite soils, which impart a unique minerality to the wine. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented using natural yeasts, resulting in a wine that is true to its terroir. The wine is aged in oak barrels for a period of time, which adds complexity and depth to the final product. The style of the wine is full-bodied and rich, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthiness. Overall, Auguste Clape Renaissance Cornas is a wine that showcases the best of the Cornas appellation and the winemaker's expertise.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Auguste Clape's Renaissance Cornas is an incredibly well-structured and complex wine.On the nose, aromas of dark cherry, star anise and wild herbs blend seamlessly with notes of graphite and gunsmoke. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a long finish. Flavors of blackberry, roasted espresso and smoky minerality linger on the palate. Overall, this is an intense and powerful wine, yet it is balanced and harmonious.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
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2056
Profile
Sweetness:
No sweetness
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Auguste Clape
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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