Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas, Rhone, France 2023 California Pinot Noir beneath the thinner strata of

beneath the thinner strata of lava lies a limestone bed to which the vines penetrate

but it will have more to offer with some time in bottle

and subtle rose petal are complemented by hints of spice and earthy minerality

it is one of Kelley Fox’s more powerful and compelling Pinot Noirs

planted in 1994

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas, Rhone, France 2023 California Pinot Noir beneath the thinner strata ofClape Cornas 2023 is a benchmark expression of old school Northern Rhne Syrah from the steep granite slopes of Cornas. Produced from old vines and crafted in a deeply traditional, low intervention style whole cluster fermentation and long aging in large neutral foudres it delivers a powerful, structured wine with intense black fruit, olive tapenade, smoked meat, violet, and peppery spice. The palate is dense and muscular yet finely balanced, with firm