Auguste Clape Cornas Cuvee Renaissance 2021 Wine (75cl)

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Monsieur Clape's Cornas is systematically considered the best in the appellation, constantly attaining the most amazing levels of excellence. There is always an extremely deep purple, almost black color that exudes a never-ending array of rich complex aromas of dried fruits, licorice, spice and pepper. The sheer power and concentration of the wine on the palate is overwhelming. The attack is sensational, followed with an incredible volume of extract that saturates the palate in rich, concentrated fruity tannins that last through a magnificently long, stunning finish. Saturated magenta. Expansive aromas of black and blue fruits, licorice, olive and black pepper show fine clarity and building florality. Smoky and energetic in the mouth, offering juicy blackberry, cherry and baking spice flavors that slowly deepen through the back half. Becomes sweeter on the long, focused finish, which features grippy tannins and lingering floral and exotic spice notes. Barrel Sample: 94-95 A dense, layered and well-built Cornas with aromas of cassis, plums, lychees, gunpowder and dried flowers. It's medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. So much texture with a freshness at the center. Vivid core of berries with a solid frame of tannins coating the palate. It's harmonious and flavorful, with a lift of pepper. Impressive concentration for the vintage. I was able to taste a few lots destined for the 2021 Cornas Renaissance, and it appears to be a forward, charming wine with plenty of ripe fruit, medium body, and supple tannins. There's plenty of classic Clape character here, and it should be an outstanding Cornas. Barrel Sample: 90-92