Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Compact nose, locked nose. Has the classic tension and grip of Cornas. Plenty of fruit concentration but not much complexity of flavour right now. Some leathery notes on the finish.’ - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jan 2018)'

'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.’ - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 92-94/100

‘Beautiful, with rosemary and lavender notes out front, followed quickly by vivid blackberry and cassis flavors that stream through the finish, all underscored by a mouthwatering chalky detail. Still a bit youthfully grippy, but this is vivacious and should gain from cellaring. Best from 2016 through 2026.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100

‘The 2012 Cornas Renaissance from Auguste Clape represents his entry-level cuvée, so it was no surprise to find it loaded with unassuming, easygoing charm. The bouquet is open for business, presenting brambly red fruit, leather and white pepper that are instantly likable. The palate is soft but not flabby, offering plush red berry fruit, tobacco and candied orange peel notes. The tannins are fine and supple, and as such, I would drink this over the next 5–8 years.’ - Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Oct 2020)