Domaine Auguste Clape

Domaine Auguste Clape

Domaine Auguste Clape is an absolute benchmark for Cornas. Its red wines offer profound substance, present yet elegant tannins, and remarkable freshness. They reveal aromas of black fruit, spices, and garrigue. The balance is perfect, with a silky texture and a long finish. These powerful and complex wines possess excellent aging potential.

Château history

Domaine Auguste Clape is an iconic family estate in the Cornas appellation of the northern Rhône Valley. Its history is inseparable from that of the Clape family, who have been established on these steep hillsides for several generations.
Auguste Clape left his mark on the estate's history by perpetuating traditional expertise and passing his passion on to his son, Pierre, and his grandson, Olivier, who now ensure the continuity of the family legacy. The vineyard spans several hectares of terraces, where the Syrah grape variety finds its full expression. The estate's wines are renowned for their concentration and complexity. Each plot is vinified separately and then aged in old oak foudres for many months. The estate also produces Côtes-du-Rhône and Saint-Péray wines.