2020 Auguste Clape Cornas

The 2020 Cornas offering a captivating bouquet of dark fruits, including blackberries and ripe plums, alongside aromas of violets, olive tapenade, black pepper, and earthy adding complexity. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with firm, tightly-woven tannins that promise great aging potential. The wine’s rich dark fruit core is balanced by a lively acidity, while hints of olives, earthy spices, black licorice and a mineral backbone lend further depth. A long, gripping finish leaves traces of pepper, herbs, candied violets making this beautifully vibrant and complex wine that will continue to evolve beautifully over time. (JD)

A fragrant nose of blackberries, dark cherries, wild herbs, baking spices, stones and black pepper. Medium body with fine, firm tannins. It has volume and structure, but remains extremely agile. It has bright acidity and a vibrant peppery character, giving vitality and tension on the palate. Well-rounded and vivid with a succulent and textured, long developing finish. Best after 2026.