Auguste Clape, Cornas other_regions but there is something about

but there is something about the wine's raciness and immediacy that makes it a pure pleasure to taste today

the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience

This is a bit firmer than the Combottes with even more evident minerality on the delicious

this should improve as it fills out

Auguste Clape, Cornas other_regions but there is something aboutOne of the more backwards, tannic and austere vintages from this estate, Clapes 2005 Cornas sports a still youthful ruby color to go with lots of crushed rock like minerality, violets, pepper and gamy, meaty nuances on the nose. These flow to a medium bodied, firm, tight Cornas that has bright acidity, good concentration and plenty of tannin. Its not much fun to drink today and needs another 2 3 years of bottle age to hopefully open up; the overall