A glass of Domaine A. Clape

Domaine Auguste Clape makes wine from its old vine Syrah grown on steep hills of Cornas, Northern Rhone.

It was about 15 years ago when I tasted rich, complex Domaine A. Clape Syrah for the first time.
Back then I was happily enjoying reasonably priced regular wines and had no idea what was so special about famous, pricey wines, but with this wine I learned that expensive wine had reasons to justify the price tag.  

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 2014

Color is dark purple.

Beautiful aromas of violet, fresh black cherry, plum, cranberry, lavender, thyme, potpourri and coffee beans.

Fruits are concentrated and enjoyable, and its flavor stays long into aftertaste with a hint of coffee beans as an accent. Aromas of fresh flower, fruit and herbs are so vibrant and braced with high acid and tannin.

It is still very fresh and shows the potential to develop more complexity with further ageing.

The chance to find Domaine A. Clape served as a by the glass wine is quite rare, so if you are in East bay, go visit Solano Cellars now!