oatmeal and certain mineral torque
Seasoned oak aging adds to the festive feel
"The flagship comes largely from the Reynard lieu-dit (unquestionably one of the finest vineyards in the appellation) and the oldest vines of the estate
everything Gattinara can and should be
but for the first time also including a parcel of fruit from the Scanlon family vineyard
2018 Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas Abruzzo oatmeal and certain mineral torque100% Syrah Cornas, Northern Rhone, France "Bottled late in 2020, the 2018 Cornas is another exceptional vintage for this cuve, drawn from the family's older vines, largely in the lieux dits of La Cte, Sabarotte and Reynard. Yes, it's from a hot, sunny vintage, it's rich and ripe, with plenty of red plum fruit up front, but there's a solid underpinning of crushed stone to provide balance. Full bodied and velvety in feel in the mouth, it lingers