Rich ripe fruit some tannin would benefit from a few more years of aging. — 3 months ago
Light golden color with a subtle green hue. Aromas of tart green apple, pear, lemon zest and slate. The fruit forward palate features cooked pear, lemon, orange and sweet spices. Long, rich and intense on the slightly herbal finish with a crisp mineral note. Bristling acidity. Clean and bright with a silky smooth texture. — 17 days ago
Strawberries and cream aroma. Little red fruit, little citrus. Dry, little Brett. Full. — 2 months ago
Vintage 2015 | deep colour, layers of impressions in a complex smell: vanilla, ginger, cardamom, spicyness, gingerbread, distinguished taste with great potential. — 3 months ago
RA y Vision, Barrio — 8 hours ago
Pretty delicious and balanced Syrah — 5 months ago
Jay Kline
As Noël Verset started to divest in his vines, there were several producers who came away with some real treasures. The most famous was Franck Balthazar who was able to purchase Verset’s prized holdings in Chaillots. Perhaps less known is Auguste Clape also purchased some ex-Verset vines in the Sabarotte lieu-dit. The 1997 Clape pours a much deeper color, nearly opaque purple. Dense brambles with some black licorice, lavender pastilles and minerals. Somewhat reticent even at 25+ years old. The venison, umami bomb, potato and pearl onion helped coax this Clape from slumber though. Drinking well now but easily has the stuffing to see 2037 and possibly beyond. — 2 days ago