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Auguste Clape Cornas 2022
BOTTLE:
$485.00
In stock
SKU
99476
HALF-DOZEN: $2,764.50 or $460.75 each
DOZEN: $5,238.00 or $436.50 each
DOZEN: $5,238.00 or $436.50 each
Producer: Auguste Clape
Country:
France
Region:
Rhone Valley
Grape: shiraz
Size:
750ml
Vintage:
2022
Tasting this very powerful and concentrated Cornas is like listening to a piece of organ music when the bass kicks in. Very meaty. A wealth of blackberry aromas unfurls as it aerates in the glass. More than enough fruit and flesh to wrap around the imposing core of beautifully crafted tannins. The deep bass notes echo on and on in the compelling finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027. (98) STUART PIGGOT
notably dark robe; the nose has a beef stock, firm air of black cherry, is one that hints more than declares, notes of violets, rose petals within. The palate serves stylish content, tasty early dark fruit, picks up clear, rather menthol like tannins that bring a direct line through it, cut, iron filings along it, has a springy tone - an achievement this year, that sense of lift-energy in a notably hot, dry year. The length is sure, persists, and the tannins fit pretty well. There is a good incidence of fruit here, with concentration - but that concentration lies within, is not oppressive. 5 STAR WINE, JOHN LIVINGSTONE LEARMONTH
…Reminding me of the 2017, the 2022 Cornas reveals gorgeous red and black fruits, violets, bouquet garni, and gamey, iron-like nuances. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has fine tannins, beautiful overall balance, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a gorgeous finish. This is well worth your time and money, and I'd be thrilled with bottles in the cellar. Hide bottles for 5-7 years and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2030-2050. (97) JEB DUNNUCK
notably dark robe; the nose has a beef stock, firm air of black cherry, is one that hints more than declares, notes of violets, rose petals within. The palate serves stylish content, tasty early dark fruit, picks up clear, rather menthol like tannins that bring a direct line through it, cut, iron filings along it, has a springy tone - an achievement this year, that sense of lift-energy in a notably hot, dry year. The length is sure, persists, and the tannins fit pretty well. There is a good incidence of fruit here, with concentration - but that concentration lies within, is not oppressive. 5 STAR WINE, JOHN LIVINGSTONE LEARMONTH
…Reminding me of the 2017, the 2022 Cornas reveals gorgeous red and black fruits, violets, bouquet garni, and gamey, iron-like nuances. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has fine tannins, beautiful overall balance, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a gorgeous finish. This is well worth your time and money, and I'd be thrilled with bottles in the cellar. Hide bottles for 5-7 years and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2030-2050. (97) JEB DUNNUCK