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Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas Clape 2023

Cornas Rhone Valley Red

€130,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

In 2023, the Cornas Clape asserts a remarkable purity of sap in a still very youthful and tense expression. The aromatics open clearly with violet and black plum, enhanced by a mineral touch of graphite that frames the material. The palate gains definition thanks to polished yet firm tannins, promising cellaring full of elegance.

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Appellation: Cornas
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Grape varieties: Syrah
Alcohol: 13.5
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

A clear step up, the old vine cuvée 2023 Cornas has textbook smoky red, blue, and black fruits intermixed with game, peppery herbs, and violets. It's medium-bodied, has solid mid-palate depth, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. This classic, impeccably made Clape will need just a few years of bottle age to shine and should evolve beautifully over the following 15+ years.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Domaine Auguste Clape, an essential benchmark of the Rhône Valley, reigns over the Cornas appellation. Rooted for several generations on the steep slopes that define the singularity of this terroir, this family estate has built its reputation on hard work and a profound respect for the land. Today, Pierre Clape, accompanied by his son Olivier, continues to bring to life the legacy of Auguste Clape, an iconic figure whose imprint remains indelible. The estate crafts red wines of rare depth and elegance, masterful expressions of the Syrah grape on these distinctive granitic soils. The estate’s Cornas is a flagship cuvée, sought after for its power and complexity—a wine built for aging. To discover the Clape style in its youth, the Renaissance cuvée offers a more supple profile while retaining the estate’s signature. It is said that the Clape family played an essential role in keeping the Cornas appellation afloat at a time when it was less recognized, a testament to their commitment to this unique terroir. The Côtes du Rhône and the Saint-Péray complete a range that is sure to captivate lovers of authentic wines.

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