Domaine Auguste Clape

Le Vin des Amis Syrah

9.021 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Jonathan Lipsmeyer

The 2013 Vin des Amis is the most curious vintage I've tasted (tasting since 2008). Bitey, angular, lacking conviction somewhat; violet aromas for sure but a curious porky funk and some barnyard aromas or perhaps greenish cedar-like odors of old wood I don't expect in this wine. Will have to read up on what growing conditions yielded this 12% curio. Unsure how this will evolve.

The 2013 Vin des Amis is the most curious vintage I've tasted (tasting since 2008). Bitey, angular, lacking conviction somewhat; violet aromas for sure but a curious porky funk and some barnyard aromas or perhaps greenish cedar-like odors of old wood I don't expect in this wine. Will have to read up on what growing conditions yielded this 12% curio. Unsure how this will evolve.

2 people found it helpfulDec 28th, 2014
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

Awesome entry level wine from Clape.

Awesome entry level wine from Clape.

Jul 29th, 2015
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.0

Still somewhat tight even for the "entry level".

Still somewhat tight even for the "entry level".

Apr 24th, 2015
Bryant Vallejo

Wine of friends...what better way to drink with my best friend Buster. This wine is cray cray!

Wine of friends...what better way to drink with my best friend Buster. This wine is cray cray!

Jan 25th, 2015
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Dirt, green olive juice, dark fruit. Ready to drink but not my style.

Dirt, green olive juice, dark fruit. Ready to drink but not my style.

Jan 24th, 2015
Bertus van Zyl

Assistant Winemaker Regusci Winery

9.4

Distinctly awesome, great texture and freshness.

Distinctly awesome, great texture and freshness.

Jan 19th, 2015
Alex Alvärëz

Certainly emphasizing the greener, poopier side of Cornas fruit. Air opens up some floral notes, but really wished for more fruit.

Certainly emphasizing the greener, poopier side of Cornas fruit. Air opens up some floral notes, but really wished for more fruit.

Jan 8th, 2015
Mike D'Angelo

Solid as always. #clape

Solid as always. #clape

Jan 4th, 2015
Doctor No

Ironically, didn't share it with anybody.

Ironically, didn't share it with anybody.

Jul 25th, 2017
Doctor No

Lovely, medium weight with bretty tones and savory dark fruit.

Lovely, medium weight with bretty tones and savory dark fruit.

Feb 24th, 2017