Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah

9.421 ratings
9.313 pro ratings
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Mike Saviage

Purple tawny color, almost opaque. Notes of red and black fruit, earth/dirt, stone, ash and some cedar wood. Next to the 75 Haut Brion beside it, the noses are ironically similar - with only the color of the wines being a good distinguishing factor. Got better and better with air... at hour 5, this was at its peak performance. Overall, a good but not great Cornas.

Purple tawny color, almost opaque. Notes of red and black fruit, earth/dirt, stone, ash and some cedar wood. Next to the 75 Haut Brion beside it, the noses are ironically similar - with only the color of the wines being a good distinguishing factor. Got better and better with air... at hour 5, this was at its peak performance. Overall, a good but not great Cornas.

Apr 9th, 2021
Mike Saviage

Dark tawny. Mostly opaque. Quiet nose. Modest notes of black fruit, some iron, some pepper. Lacking the punch you want. Tasted over several hours and never shed it’s quiet nature. Drink up.

Dark tawny. Mostly opaque. Quiet nose. Modest notes of black fruit, some iron, some pepper. Lacking the punch you want. Tasted over several hours and never shed it’s quiet nature. Drink up.

Sep 7th, 2020
Mike Saviage

Red scarlet, bright and clear. Not showing much age yet in the glass. Mineral and bright fruit nose. Notes of black cherry, slate stone, black earthy soil, raspberries and a little menthol. Even with two hours of air in a decanter this is young and chewy in the mouth. Lots of structure and acidity that overpowers the fruit. I’m curious to see where this goes in the next 5 years.

Red scarlet, bright and clear. Not showing much age yet in the glass. Mineral and bright fruit nose. Notes of black cherry, slate stone, black earthy soil, raspberries and a little menthol. Even with two hours of air in a decanter this is young and chewy in the mouth. Lots of structure and acidity that overpowers the fruit. I’m curious to see where this goes in the next 5 years.

Jan 4th, 2020
Mike Saviage

Dark scarlet center with clear rims. Almost opaque. Wonderful fragrant nose. Notes of blue fruit, earth, violets, minerals, and some menthol. Meaty. Velvet glove in the mouth. Soft rich fruit with a nice balance of acidity that prolongs the finish. Was open for business immediately. RIP Mr Clape and thank you for this.

Dark scarlet center with clear rims. Almost opaque. Wonderful fragrant nose. Notes of blue fruit, earth, violets, minerals, and some menthol. Meaty. Velvet glove in the mouth. Soft rich fruit with a nice balance of acidity that prolongs the finish. Was open for business immediately. RIP Mr Clape and thank you for this.

Jul 19th, 2018
web bond

Exceptional purity.

Exceptional purity.

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Tim O'Rourke

Still not ready--check back in 10 years.

Still not ready--check back in 10 years.

Oct 14th, 2014
Neil Shah

Extraordinary!

Extraordinary!

Jan 29th, 2017
Ned Gray Creed

1998 Clape Cornas. I believe the most aged Clape I've ever had. Soft, steemy, and a mind boggle for Syrah.

1998 Clape Cornas. I believe the most aged Clape I've ever had. Soft, steemy, and a mind boggle for Syrah.

Dec 28th, 2015
Daniel

Cornas Clape 1998 Top

Cornas Clape 1998 Top

Sep 28th, 2015
John B. Paterson

Wine Director Frankies Spuntino & Prime Meats

9.1

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Dec 27th, 2015