Auguste Clape, Cornas other_regions ripe and almost dense

ripe and almost dense

the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience

A background application of wood serves as a reasonably neutral backdrop for the floral and attractively spicy aromas of plum and dark pinot fruit that is cut with a touch of earth character

Neither the 1995 nor 1996 performed as well as they had in the past

Auguste Clape, Cornas other_regions ripe and almost denseOne of the more backwards, tannic and austere vintages from this estate, Clapes 2005 Cornas sports a still youthful ruby color to go with lots of crushed rock like minerality, violets, pepper and gamy, meaty nuances on the nose. These flow to a medium bodied, firm, tight Cornas that has bright acidity, good concentration and plenty of tannin. Its not much fun to drink today and needs another 2 3 years of bottle age to hopefully open up; the overall