96 points James Suckling: "A delicate nose of forest berries, dark cherries, blackcurrants, undergrowth, stones and baking spices. Medium body yet so ample and intense. Great concentration at the center, expanding all along. It’s well-balanced and harmonious with finely grained tannins, a pure and juicy core of berries, and crisp acidity. Expansive and long finish. Best after 2025. (5/22/23)"
95-96 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$141 list] Dark violet. Offers dark berry preserves, fruitcake, smoky minerals, olive and pungent flower notes on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with sappy black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors; black pepper and mineral accents add lift and back-end cut. Quite deep but energetic as well, finishing on a building tannic note and with impressive, dark fruit-dominated persistence. (Dec 2022)"
93-95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2020 Cornas Renaissance can be thought of as the base/entry level Cornas from this historic estate. Tasted from multiple foudres, all of the samples showed beautiful red and blue fruits as well as remarkable purity. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, and rounded, it shows the riper yet pure style of the vintage. (2/16/22)"
91-94 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "I tasted two components that will make up the bulk of the 2020 Cornas Renaissance, both still in foudre. From Patou and 15- to 20-year-old vines, a medium to full-bodied sample featuring mentholated red plum notes, chewy tannins and mouthwatering acids (90 - 92). From Reynard and 30-year-old vines, a medium to full-bodied sample that showed more cassis fruit, silky tannins and great freshness (93 - 95). They should make a lovely Cornas for drinking over the next 10-15 years. Drink: 2023-2035. (Jan 2022)"
95-96 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "[$141 list] Dark violet. Offers dark berry preserves, fruitcake, smoky minerals, olive and pungent flower notes on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with sappy black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors; black pepper and mineral accents add lift and back-end cut. Quite deep but energetic as well, finishing on a building tannic note and with impressive, dark fruit-dominated persistence. (Dec 2022)"
93-95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2020 Cornas Renaissance can be thought of as the base/entry level Cornas from this historic estate. Tasted from multiple foudres, all of the samples showed beautiful red and blue fruits as well as remarkable purity. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, and rounded, it shows the riper yet pure style of the vintage. (2/16/22)"
91-94 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "I tasted two components that will make up the bulk of the 2020 Cornas Renaissance, both still in foudre. From Patou and 15- to 20-year-old vines, a medium to full-bodied sample featuring mentholated red plum notes, chewy tannins and mouthwatering acids (90 - 92). From Reynard and 30-year-old vines, a medium to full-bodied sample that showed more cassis fruit, silky tannins and great freshness (93 - 95). They should make a lovely Cornas for drinking over the next 10-15 years. Drink: 2023-2035. (Jan 2022)"
| Product SKU | 346535 |
| Producer | Clape |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Northern Rhône |
| Appellation | Cornas |
| Varietal | Syrah/Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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