Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah

9.422 ratings
9.311 pro ratings
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
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.

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.

Mar 17th, 2024
Mark Bright

Partner/Wine Director Saison Restaurant

9.3

Mark had this 9 years ago

Mark had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2015
Ehren Jordan

Owner/Winemaker Failla Wines

9.3

97 still rocking!

97 still rocking!

Dec 18th, 2015
Michael Pitts

Straight to the heart.

Straight to the heart.

Jul 3rd, 2015
Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

9.2

Excellent 1997

Excellent 1997

Jun 8th, 2015
Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.2

Killer Cornas!

Killer Cornas!

May 1st, 2014
Mark Bright

Partner/Wine Director Saison Restaurant

9.7

1997 is always a very aromatic and lean year for these wines, love the purity

1997 is always a very aromatic and lean year for these wines, love the purity

Apr 2nd, 2014
Hickoryburger

Bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam

Bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam

May 25th, 2017
Ira Schwartz

I must confess I was very wrong about this wine. I had purchased a 6 pack on release and drank all of them by 2012 not realizing how this wine would tame its structure and shed its "roughness ". The classic hallmarks are all there, olives, smoke and purity of fruit.

I must confess I was very wrong about this wine. I had purchased a 6 pack on release and drank all of them by 2012 not realizing how this wine would tame its structure and shed its "roughness ". The classic hallmarks are all there, olives, smoke and purity of fruit.

Nov 19th, 2016
Rob Mcalister

great bottle, softer expression

great bottle, softer expression

Oct 2nd, 2016