Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 2015

9.3

Brief notes. Dense crimson with a ruby rim. Traces of cowyard, (mild Brett?) also blackberry and black pepper notes. A rich palate of medium plus intensity - savoury and earthy notes and black olive. A fantastic food wine. Love this style. One of the better world expressions of Syrah. Have my last bottle in early 2028. — 23 days ago

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Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I’ve drank Clape Cornas as far back as the 1985 (though in those days I was always a Verset Cornas guy, others in my wine group preferred Clape). About 2 years ago I brought a bottle of 1991 Clape to a friend’s winery in the Sierra Foothills, we popped and poured it (my wife and his winery intern were also there), and it was nothing short of fabulous!! Anyway, only purpose of my little side story is to suggest that this wine, from a fine vintage, will cellar long past your “last bottle” window (20-25 years without a problem)!! Cheers!! 🍷🍷

Bob McDonald

@Doug Powers Thanks for your note Doug. Its longevity is not in question…..I guess I don’t have the patience to wait as long as I should and I would like to try the last bottle sooner rather than later! Thankfully I have younger vintages of Clape Cornas waiting in the cellar.

Anthony De Blasi

Same issue here, I always realise that the last bottle of a certain wine I drink over the years is always the best because I also tend to open rather early than late

Château Pech-Redon

Les Cades La Clape Coteaux du Languedoc Red Rhone Blend

President Obama

9.1

Nice cuvee to support the guy who had grapes eaten by wild pigs. — 5 months ago

Domaine Auguste Clape

Renaissance Cornas Syrah 2010

Ron Siegel

9.3

This had lots of red & black fruits, still youthful that opens with air with notes of menthol, savory spices, mineral, floral & tobacco — a month ago

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Domaine Auguste Clape

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2020

Brandon T

9.3

Medium body CdR. Jammier than expected. Lots of years ahead. — 3 months ago

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Château de Marmorières

Les Amandiers La Clape Coteaux du Languedoc Syrah Blend 2018

Orly Berke

9.0

Deep, dry, and very fruity. — 3 months ago

Château Pech-Redon

L'Épervier Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape Red Rhone Blend 2023

President Obama

9.6

Bought it because the wine maker said wild pigs were eating his grapes. This is the top La Clape I'm told. A bit of tannins and delish. — 5 months ago

Domaine Saint Préfert

Réserve Auguste Favier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2017

Chuck Todd

9.2

A full body, well balanced, paired with beef Bourguignon
Fantastic — 3 months ago

with David

Château de la Négly

La Falaise Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape Red Blend 2023

rp schaeffer

8.9

Full bodied — 3 months ago

Domaine Auguste Clape

Le Vin des Amis Syrah 2022

Paul Masson

9.0

Nose is typical Clape, palate is a little thin and austere, in line with the 11.5% abv, but still a good companion for food and friends. — 4 months ago

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Paul Masson

Day 2 rounds out the edges just enough. Not the best Vin des Amis but worth a try

Château l'Hospitalet

Grand Vin La Clape Syrah Blend 2021

Lyn Farmer

9.5

Terrific blend of Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. Elegant on the palate with blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, red currant, violet, licorice and cedar. Just starting to show tertiary notes of leather, game and forest floor. Medium silky tannins and while the abv is 15% the wine doesn’t feel hot and has beautiful balance and an embracing, long finish. Great balance and finesse. Drinking beautifully now with 5-10 years ahead of it. — 6 months ago

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