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Côtes du Rhone Clape Côtes du Rhone Vallée du Rhône Rouge 2022

Rhône Valley red Côtes du Rhone

€42,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

In 2022, this Côtes du Rhône Clape displays a vibrant freshness and remarkable fruity tension. The nose blossoms with scents of wild berries and blond tobacco, supported by a hint of sandalwood that marks a straight finish. This young wine is built for beautiful evolution, offering a purity of fruit that invites patience.

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Appellation: Rhône
Region: Rhône
Country: N/A
Grape varieties: Southern Rhone Red Blend
Alcohol: 13.5
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The 2022 Côtes Du Rhône is clearly better, with a more medium to full-bodied, round, textured style. It's a classy, old-school effort (the abv is 11.5%) that has some gamey blue fruits and mulberry nuances, plenty of peppery, violet notes, ripe tannins, and a great finish. I was thrilled to be able to retaste the 2020s during my visit with Pierre-Marie Clape, and it’s safe to say I underrated these last year. They’ve have morphed into heavenly wines that are unquestionably in the same league as the estate 2010s, 2018s, and 2019s. The 2021s here have pure, classic, old school-like profiles with more moderate concentration and depth, but good balance as well as length. Harkening back to wines from the 1980s, they’re already approachable yet should have 10-15 years of interesting drinking.

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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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