Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 2022 cape-barren with a lovely flinty note

with a lovely flinty note underlying

resulting in a wine of length and elegance

subtly rich yet savoury structure and a delicate but defined line of refreshing acidity

being 35 to 85 years old

zesty and truly does the great grape variety known as Chardonnay justice

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 2022 cape-barren with a lovely flinty noteWhat could be better than drinking one of the greatest crus of the Northern Rhne made by its greatest producer? Frankly, it's the Syrah against which all others are measured. The wines are capable of tremendous longevity in the cellar, although we also encourage trying them while they are young and fresh, to better appreciate the evolution to come. For a taste of the old style Syrah from the fabulous, sculptured slopes of the Northern Rhne, Auguste