Auguste Antonin
Domaine Auguste Clape
Cornas Syrah 2015
@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!! 🍷🍷
@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.
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
Domaine Auguste Clape
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This had lots of red & black fruits, still youthful that opens with air with notes of menthol, savory spices, mineral, floral & tobacco — 18 days ago
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Domaine Auguste Clape
Le Vin des Amis Syrah 2022
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. — 3 months ago
Day 2 rounds out the edges just enough. Not the best Vin des Amis but worth a try
Château Fargueirol
Cuvée Antonin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache 2016
Plums, cola, 16 degrees but not heady miss typical CNP taste. — a year ago
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Domaine Antonin Guyon
Clos du Roy Corton Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2011
Dark berry with earthy game to nose and pleasing to palate with a long finish. — 3 years ago
Bob McDonald
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. — 4 days ago