95+ points Falstaff Guide (10/7/22).
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2019s, now from bottle, are pure gold at this estate, and this is clearly a great vintage for this incredible family. Beautifully perfumed with red, black, and blue fruits as well as iron and leather, the 2019 Cornas Renaissance hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a ripe, rounded mouthfeel, and a sunny, opulent character that already offers pleasure. This will nevertheless benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and, I suspect, have 15 years of longevity. Drink: 2025-2034. (12/15/22)"
94 points James Suckling: "Big smoke and black-pepper nose with some dried Mediterranean herbs. Bold and seriously structured, the tannins keeping the alcohol well in the background, this is a weighty Cornas with quite soft acidity that triumphs over what could be limiting factors, thanks to the beauty of the damson-plum and wild-berry fruit. Drink or hold. (4/7/22)"
94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Intensely perfumed aromas of dark berry liqueur, succulent flowers, olive paste and baking spices show very good clarity and mineral lift. Juicy blackberry, kirsch, chewing tobacco and floral pastille flavors display sharp definition and take on a smoky aspect with air. The long, energetic finish features building tannins and resonating spice, smoke and mineral nuances. Drink: 2025-2034. (Dec 2022)"
92-94 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Even the 'early-drinking' 2019 Cornas Renaissance needs some time in the cellar. It's full-bodied, dense and tannic, with notes of horse liniment and cassis, plus savory undertones of black olive. Rich, velvety textured and long on the finish, it looks to be a solid effort. Drink: 2025-2040. (Jan 2022)"
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2019s, now from bottle, are pure gold at this estate, and this is clearly a great vintage for this incredible family. Beautifully perfumed with red, black, and blue fruits as well as iron and leather, the 2019 Cornas Renaissance hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a ripe, rounded mouthfeel, and a sunny, opulent character that already offers pleasure. This will nevertheless benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and, I suspect, have 15 years of longevity. Drink: 2025-2034. (12/15/22)"
94 points James Suckling: "Big smoke and black-pepper nose with some dried Mediterranean herbs. Bold and seriously structured, the tannins keeping the alcohol well in the background, this is a weighty Cornas with quite soft acidity that triumphs over what could be limiting factors, thanks to the beauty of the damson-plum and wild-berry fruit. Drink or hold. (4/7/22)"
94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Intensely perfumed aromas of dark berry liqueur, succulent flowers, olive paste and baking spices show very good clarity and mineral lift. Juicy blackberry, kirsch, chewing tobacco and floral pastille flavors display sharp definition and take on a smoky aspect with air. The long, energetic finish features building tannins and resonating spice, smoke and mineral nuances. Drink: 2025-2034. (Dec 2022)"
92-94 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "Even the 'early-drinking' 2019 Cornas Renaissance needs some time in the cellar. It's full-bodied, dense and tannic, with notes of horse liniment and cassis, plus savory undertones of black olive. Rich, velvety textured and long on the finish, it looks to be a solid effort. Drink: 2025-2040. (Jan 2022)"
| Product SKU | 342941 |
| Producer | Clape |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
| Appellation | Cornas |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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