Domaine Auguste Clape
Cornas
Syrah/Shiraz from Rhône, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine Auguste Clape
Auguste Clape produces unquestionably the finest wines in Cornas from his minute cellars located on the RN98 in the middle of the appellation. He has 11 acres of vineyards the majority being superbly well sited on the steep hillside surrounding the village. The average vine age is high with some being over 100 years old.
Description
"A fragrant nose of blackberries, dark cherries, wild herbs, baking spices, stones and black pepper. Medium body with fine, firm tannins. It has volume and structure, but remains extremely agile. It has bright acidity and a vibrant peppery character, giving vitality and tension on the palate. Well-rounded and vivid with a succulent and textured, long developing finish. Best after 2026." James Suckling
Food Pairing
Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry