Cornas 2012 Auguste Clape

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Auguste Clape
Jaar	2012
Land	Frankrijk
Streek	Rhone
Druif	Syrah/Shiraz
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Licht gevlekt
Drinkbaar	-2038
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (97)

The Cornas of the vintage is Clape’s 2012 Cornas. An incredible effort, its inky purple/black color is followed by spectacular aromas and flavors of black raspberry, graphite, beef blood, iron, cedar and white pepper (among other things). This is Cornas at its finest, with insane aromatics, full-bodied richness and massive concentration, yet at the same time staying elegant, seamless and gorgeously pure. It’s more approachable than the 2010, but should still need 3-4 years of cellaring and have two decades of longevity.

James Suckling (96)

Gorgeous, with captivating aromas of rosemary, lavender, violet and warmed cherry preserves, followed by vivid black currant, boysenberry and plum pâte de fruit flavors. Shows ample olive, pepper and bay leaf notes in reserve, with serious chalky grip for the long haul. This has power, purity and terroir for days. The benchmark estate of the AOC.

BOW (8.75)