Domaine Auguste Clape "Renaissance" Cornas martha stouman harmoniously blending sophistication and intricacy

harmoniously blending sophistication and intricacy

8 out of 5

medium-bodied package that adds promising hints of white peach and anise on the lingering finish

Aged Tawnies undergo subtle color changes: the deep red hue which characterizes Port's youth gradually gives way to a paler reddish amber color

fresh lemon and orchard fruit

Domaine Auguste Clape "Renaissance" Cornas martha stouman harmoniously blending sophistication and intricacyCornas, Rhne Valley, France Varietal(s): Syrah Well worth seeking out, and despite being the entry level Cornas for this family, it tastes like most estates top releases. Beautiful red and blue fruits, bouquet garni, iron, and peppery notes give way to a medium to full bodied, pure, seamless Cornas that should benefit from just short term cellaring and have 15 years or more of prime drinking. 95 pts. Jeb Dunnuck