Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas Renaissance red 2009

The 2009 Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas Renaissance offers a rare opportunity to experience a mature Syrah from one of the legendary names of Cornas. The Clape family has played a defining role in the history and reputation of the appellation and remains a benchmark for traditional Northern Rhône Syrah.

Produced entirely from Syrah, Renaissance notably incorporates younger vines than those selected for the estate’s flagship Cornas. Yet it retains the unmistakable Clape identity: traditional winemaking, restrained ageing and a profound expression of the granite terroirs of Cornas.

The generous 2009 vintage brought impressive ripeness and depth, while more than fifteen years of bottle ageing have allowed the wine to develop remarkable secondary and tertiary complexity. It is now entering a fascinating stage of maturity, combining dark fruit with pepper, leather, smoke and earthy nuances.

Renaissance offers a superb introduction to the distinctive style of Domaine Auguste Clape. The 2009 vintage is particularly compelling today, as bottle ageing has softened the structure and revealed the complex savoury character associated with mature Northern Rhône Syrah. A rare older vintage for collectors and lovers of traditional Cornas.