In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Waxy And Mineral finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled turbot
    The wine's richness and mineral character are ideal for firm-fleshed white fish.
  • Chicken fricassee with cream
    The Marsanne's textural richness mirrors cream-based poultry preparations.
  • Roasted white asparagus
    Beeswax and almond notes complement white asparagus beautifully.

History

The Clape family has produced Saint-Peray alongside Cornas for generations. The wine comes from old Marsanne vines in Saint-Peray, vinified in the same traditional manner as the reds.

  1. 1960 — Clape begins bottling Saint-Peray from family Marsanne parcels

Facts

Producer
Auguste Clape
Grapes
Marsanne (100%)
Classification
Saint-Peray AOC
Oak
Fermented and aged in older French oak foudres
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 35-55 at retail
Drinking window
4-15 from vintage
First vintage
1960

Tags

dry full body hidden gem marsanne medium acid medium term mood elegant occasion dinner party old vines old world pairs with poultry pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price premium still white
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