Auguste Clape Cornas (2009) – One of the benchmark Syrahs of Northern Rhône, this mature Cornas from Auguste Clape shows the sauvage, iron-laced character that made the estate legendary. Deeply savory and layered with black olive, smoked meat, dried violet, and dark berry fruit, the wine has evolved into a remarkably complex expression of granite-grown Syrah. Traditional whole-cluster fermentation and long élevage give it structure and longevity, while bottle age has softened the edges into something earthy, graceful, and intensely aromatic.
