Domaine Auguste Clape

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 1989

Initially this shows just a trace of threshold level TCA (?), iodine, raw meat, some smoke aromas as well, rich and complex, seems a little more refined that the 1990 Sorrel Hermitage “Le Greal”, but without the incredible depth and sheer power of that wine, another great northern Rhone Syrah!! — 5 days ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers I love this wine but stopped buying it because of so many off bottles.
Doug Powers

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@Ira Schwartz, it is SO frustrating that a domaine this great uses crap-ass corks, which was confirmed 37 years AFTER the vintage!!!

Château l'Hospitalet

Grand Vin La Clape Syrah Blend 2017

Second bottle time drinking the 2017 and it is still solid. Great GSM! — 5 years ago

Domaine Auguste Clape

Renaissance Cornas Syrah 2016

Rich and full bodied. Nose of savoury black plums. So flavoursome - sumptuous, mouth filling and satisfying. One of the more enjoyable reds I’ve had of recent times. From the excellent 2016 vintage. This is the first of 2 bottles. Next one towards the end of 2027 or early 2028. — a month ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

I only have older Clape, nothing this young, but it sounds great!!

Château Pech-Redon

Les Cades La Clape Coteaux du Languedoc Red Rhone Blend

Nice cuvee to support the guy who had grapes eaten by wild pigs. — 10 months ago

Château D'Anglès

Classique Rosé Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape 2019

Crispy and saline. Fresh raspberry fruit, finishes long and tasteful. I hereby declare that rose season is officially opened! — 5 years ago

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Château Auguste

Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Subtle spice. Excellent body. Earthiness I crave. Paired beautifully with steak and frites. — 7 years ago

Château de la Négly

La Brise Marine La Clape White Blend 2017

Bright, balanced and good lingering mouthfeel — 8 years ago

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Domaine Saint Préfert

Réserve Auguste Favier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2017

A full body, well balanced, paired with beef Bourguignon
Fantastic
— 8 months ago

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Domaine Auguste Clape

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2020

Medium body CdR. Jammier than expected. Lots of years ahead. — 8 months ago

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Domaine Auguste Clape

Le Vin des Amis Syrah 2022

Nose is typical Clape, palate is a little thin and austere, in line with the 11.5% abv, but still a good companion for food and friends. — 9 months ago

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Day 2 rounds out the edges just enough. Not the best Vin des Amis but worth a try

Château de la Négly

La Clape Red Blend 2017

70% Syrah, 30% Granache

Very nice, decanted for an hour, hosted, so no notes besides yummy and would totally purchase again.
— 5 years ago

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Auguste Bonhomme

La Forcine Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Had 2018 under quarantine on July 25, 2020. Liked it. Nice and crisp but not overly so. Mineral. Lush. — 6 years ago

Château D'Anglès

La Clape Grand Vin Bourboulenc Blend 2015

Thick disk, green light yellow colors, very dense and fat. Butter taste. Brioche. Encostique. Salty. Powerful matière. Can eat strong cheese (epouasse, Maroilles) — 8 years ago

Domaine Auguste Clape

St. Péray Blanc Marsanne

Deep, rich and enveloped within a delicate creaminess here is a Northern Rhône white that deserves its praise. The fruit is soft and doesn’t overlay the mineral component. I really like this one. — 8 years ago