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  • Country ranking ?

    1 396
  • Producer ranking ?

    6
  • Decanting time

    3h
  • When to drink

    Now to 2030
  • Food Pairing

    Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto & Mustard Crumbs

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The Story

Monsieur Clape's Cornas is systematically considered the best in the appellation, constantly attaining the most amazing levels of excellence. There is always a extremely deep purple, almost black colour that exudes a never ending array of rich complex aromas of dried fruits, liquorice, spice and pepper. The sheer power and concentration of the wine on the palate is overwhelming. The attack is sensational, followed with an incredible volume of ...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Medium and Ruby red

ending

Long, Smooth and Pure

flavors

Blackcurrant, Cherry, Voluptuous and Smoky

nose

Pure, Fresh, Seductive and Youthful

recommend

Yes

taste

Average in Acidity, Medium tannin, Balanced, Concentrated, Well-Integrated, Youthful, Full-bodied, Harmonious, Vigor, Elegant and Drying tannins

Verdict

Well-rounded and Sophisticated

Written Notes

Dark intense garnety red colour. Intense nose shows plethora of classic syrah aromas – ripe brambles, violets, leather, spices and toastiness. The palate is full-bodied. Rich yet elegant mouthfeel with offers gentle ripe tannins, vivid minerality and round spicy finish that stays lingering in the mouth. Ready to drink now, but will keep easily another 10-15 years.

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Origin

Cornas, Rhone

Grapes

100% Syrah

Vintage Quality

Outstanding

Value For Money

Good

Investment potential

Excellent

Fake factory

Too Risky

Drinking temperature

17-18C
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