Auguste Clape, Cornas 2012 (1.5L) Napa Valley Gorgeous now

Gorgeous now

biodynamic farming

Although the aromatics have not caught up with the flavors

sweet raspberry fruit and a refreshing finish

ground pepper

Auguste Clape, Cornas 2012 (1.5L) Napa Valley Gorgeous now98 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The Cornas of the vintage is Clapes 2012 Cornas. An incredible effort, its inky purple black color is followed by spectacular aromas and flavors of black raspberry, graphite, beef blood, iron, cedar and white pepper (among other things). This is Cornas at its finest, with insane aromatics, full bodied richness and massive concentration, yet at the same time staying elegant, seamless and gorgeously pure. Its more