Light and crisp — 5 months ago
Silky, polished feel with a killer nose showing a deep mineral, meat, iron, olive, berry, spice & violet aromas — 3 months ago
Refreshing - berry/raspberry flavors — 5 months ago
As Noël Verset started to divest in his vines, there were several producers who came away with some real treasures. The most famous was Franck Balthazar who was able to purchase Verset’s prized holdings in Chaillots. Perhaps less known is Auguste Clape also purchased some ex-Verset vines in the Sabarotte lieu-dit. The 1997 Clape pours a much deeper color, nearly opaque purple. Dense brambles with some black licorice, lavender pastilles and minerals. Somewhat reticent even at 25+ years old. The venison, umami bomb, potato and pearl onion helped coax this Clape from slumber though. Drinking well now but easily has the stuffing to see 2037 and possibly beyond. — 8 months ago
Had with dinner at Balthazar and loved it. Light tannins, drinkable and interesting but not funky — 3 years ago
Ben Steinbock
From Domestique-had at steakhouse dinner party. Really nice with and without food but a tad bit pricey — 2 months ago