In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Iron-Mineral And Smoky finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast lamb with black olives
    Black olive aromatics in the wine find resonance with olive-stuffed lamb.
  • Grilled beef rib with bone marrow
    The wine's density and mineral quality demands the richest cut of beef.
  • Braised oxtail with gremolata
    Long-braised collagen-rich beef suits the wine's concentrated mineral tannins.

History

Auguste Clape founded the domaine in 1955 when Cornas was an obscure appellation. His insistence on old vine Syrah, traditional winemaking, and late release helped define Cornas as a world-class appellation.

  1. 1955 — Auguste Clape founds the domaine in Cornas
  2. 1990 — Pierre Clape joins his father; the domaine begins to gain international recognition
  3. 2010 — Pierre-Marie Clape (3rd generation) takes over winemaking

Facts

Producer
Auguste Clape
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Cornas AOC
Oak
18-24 months in old French oak foudres and casks
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 80-140 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1955

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old vines old world pairs with game pairs with red meat price fine still red syrah
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